Czech Republic: Articles Of Zinc Market 2025

Articles Of Zinc Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech articles of zinc market declined markedly to $X in 2021, dropping by -86.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, articles of zinc production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 139%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Articles Of Zinc Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of articles of zinc increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +57.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 47%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of articles of zinc exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 86% of total exports. These countries were followed by Mexico, France, Austria, Hungary, the UK and Spain, which together accounted for a further 9.9%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Hungary (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for articles of zinc exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+7.3% per year) and Poland (+2.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Articles Of Zinc Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After six years of decline, supplies from abroad of articles of zinc increased by 28% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, articles of zinc imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest articles of zinc supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, articles of zinc imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-5.9% per year) and China (+9.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of articles of zinc to the Czech Republic, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+18.8% per year) and Slovakia (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average articles of zinc import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, articles of zinc import price increased by +112.0% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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