Czech Republic: Market for Copper Tubes And Pipes 2025

Market Size for Copper Tubes And Pipes in the Czech Republic

The Czech copper tube and pipe market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Copper Tubes And Pipes in the Czech Republic

In value terms, copper tube and pipe production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. Copper tube and pipe production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, exports of copper tubes and pipes from the Czech Republic was estimated at X tons, remaining constant against the year before. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 258%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of copper tube and pipe exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 66% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Italy, Belgium and Austria, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +178.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for copper tube and pipe exported from the Czech Republic were Turkey ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 59% of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Italy and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +176.9%, 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 copper tube and pipe export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 17% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded mild growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Austria (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Copper Tubes And Pipes

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of copper tubes and pipes increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, copper tube and pipe imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +40.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of copper tube and pipe to the Czech Republic, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, copper tube and pipe imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-1.4% per year) and Italy (+1.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of copper tubes and pipes to the Czech Republic, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.3% per year) and Mexico (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average copper tube and pipe import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 17% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, copper tube and pipe import price increased by +97.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform