Czech Republic: Cored Arc-Welding Wire Market 2025

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech cored arc-welding wire market expanded markedly to $X in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cored arc-welding wire consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.6%. Cored arc-welding wire production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

After eight years of decline, overseas shipments of cored arc-welding wire increased by 6.7% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cored arc-welding wire exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 45% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, France, the United Arab Emirates, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the UK and Finland, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cored arc-welding wire exported from the Czech Republic were Sweden ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 39% of total exports. Poland, Italy, France, the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the UK and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +37.3%, 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

The average cored arc-welding wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Poland (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cored Arc-Welding Wire Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After six years of decline, purchases abroad of cored arc-welding wire increased by 17% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cored arc-welding wire imports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cored arc-welding wire to the Czech Republic, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, cored arc-welding wire imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+36.0% per year) and Germany (-6.6% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cored arc-welding wire to the Czech Republic, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland amounted to -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.9% per year) and the United States (+31.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cored arc-welding wire import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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