Czech Republic: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2024

Market Size for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the Czech Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Czech market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.8% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 126% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses from the Czech Republic, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-2.1% per year) and China (+64.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+19.4% per year) and China (+69.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports into the Czech Republic

Imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses into the Czech Republic reduced to X tons in 2022, falling by -10% compared with 2021. In general, imports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to the Czech Republic, with a combined 77% share of total imports. The United States, the UK, Slovakia and Japan 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 Slovakia (with a CAGR of +125.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses to the Czech Republic, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+15.8% per year) and Japan (+23.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 42% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by +87.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 61% 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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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