Czech Republic: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates reduced markedly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -70.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates contracted notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 36%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from the Czech Republic, with a combined 94% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of -8.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Austria ($X) remains the key foreign market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Austria totaled +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-7.0% per year) and Germany (+1.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 105% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 (+20.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the sixth consecutive year, the Czech Republic recorded growth in supplies from abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates, which increased by 64% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) was the main supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to the Czech Republic, with a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +64.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+0.3% per year) and Germany (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to the Czech Republic, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland stood at +45.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+6.0% per year) and Germany (+6.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -14.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 a decrease of -0.1%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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, amid the top importers, 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 Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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