Czech Republic: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech ceramic tile market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by -3.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 25%. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -7.2% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 17%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+6.5% per year) and Slovakia (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +2.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.7% per year) and Slovakia (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, ceramic tile imports into the Czech Republic fell to X square meters, which is down by -12.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Poland (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 79% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Turkey, India, Bulgaria, Slovenia and China, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +232.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 81% of total imports. Germany, India, Turkey, Bulgaria, Slovenia and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +199.6%, 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

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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