Czech Republic: Cotton Sewing Thread Market 2025

Cotton Sewing Thread Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech cotton sewing thread market increased by 0.6% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Cotton sewing thread consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cotton sewing thread production fell slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Cotton sewing thread production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cotton Sewing Thread Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of cotton sewing thread decreased by -29.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 182%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 73%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cotton sewing thread exports from the Czech Republic, with a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at -3.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-35.3% per year) and Finland (+87.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cotton sewing thread exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 2.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-9.7% per year) and Poland (-29.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cotton sewing thread export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 101% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 Slovakia (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Cotton sewing thread imports into the Czech Republic reduced to X tons in 2021, dropping by -6.2% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 469% 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, cotton sewing thread imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main cotton sewing thread supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 95% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +6.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cotton sewing thread to the Czech Republic, comprising 89% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -3.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cotton sewing thread import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -19.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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