Czech Republic: Ball Market 2024

Ball Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech ball market rose significantly to $X in 2022, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ball Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, ball production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 76% against the previous year. Ball production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ball Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of balls increased by 54% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 85%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, ball exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units), Slovakia (X units) and Hungary (X units) were the main destinations of ball exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 62% of total exports. Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, Austria, Spain, Slovenia, Switzerland, Italy, Greece and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +56.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ball exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. Romania, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Greece, Switzerland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +56.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ball export price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -27.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 35% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Slovenia ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($X per unit) and Romania ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ball Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X units of balls were imported into the Czech Republic; picking up by 4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +101.3% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ball imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +33.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X units), China (X units) and Pakistan (X units) were the main suppliers of ball imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 69% of total imports. The Philippines, Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Japan and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +17.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ball suppliers to the Czech Republic were China ($X), Pakistan ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined 68% share of total imports. The Philippines, Germany, Japan, Taiwan (Chinese) and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +23.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ball import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per unit), while the price for the Philippines ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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