Czech Republic: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the Czech Republic

The Czech gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the Czech Republic

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 119% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from the Czech Republic

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -6.2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +131.9% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +179.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +17.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+0.3% per year) and Poland (-13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into the Czech Republic

Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports into the Czech Republic soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 33% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +42.2% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +70.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.5% per year) and Poland (+54.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to the Czech Republic, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +6.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (-4.2% per year) and Poland (+32.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price increased by +81.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (-2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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