Czech Republic: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in the Czech Republic

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Czech market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, when its value increased by 24% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings were exported from the Czech Republic; reducing by -15.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria (X tons), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-32.7% per year) and Belgium (-66.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-0.6% per year) and Belgium (-42.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 163%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Belgium (+74.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports into the Czech Republic

Imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings into the Czech Republic expanded slightly to X tons in 2021, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -5.4%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings to the Czech Republic, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by +19.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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