Czech Republic: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech fireclay market increased by 1.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fireclay Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, fireclay production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 13%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of fireclay increased by 3.5% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 100% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of fireclay exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for fireclay exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 75% of total exports. Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +26.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fireclay export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 18% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Germany (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, imports of fireclay into the Czech Republic surged to X tons, jumping by 19% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of fireclay imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +60.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to the Czech Republic, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-5.7% per year) and Spain (+77.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fireclay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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