Czech Republic: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2024

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market decreased by -9.4% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 140%. Acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, the amount of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons exported from the Czech Republic fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -33.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 906%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 737%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Slovakia totaled +31.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+131.9% per year) and Germany (-2.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exported from the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +148.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 Romania (+7.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports into the Czech Republic expanded modestly to X tons, surging by 2.7% on 2020. Overall, imports showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 152%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 148%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons to the Czech Republic, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands totaled +41.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+28.9% per year) and Germany (-2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 77%. 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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