Czech Republic: Concrete Reinforcing Bar Market 2025

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech concrete reinforcing bar market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, concrete reinforcing bar production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 13%. Concrete reinforcing bar production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of concrete reinforcing bars decreased by -16.6% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete reinforcing bar exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 85% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of concrete reinforcing bar exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 68% of total exports. Austria, Italy, Hungary, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest markets for concrete reinforcing bar exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 65% of total exports. Italy, Austria, Hungary, the UK and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +10.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average concrete reinforcing bar export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, concrete reinforcing bar export price increased by +80.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Concrete Reinforcing Bar Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of concrete reinforcing bars increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, concrete reinforcing bar imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 92%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of concrete reinforcing bar imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 76% of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Russia, Romania and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +122.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest concrete reinforcing bar suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 76% of total imports. Austria, Hungary, Turkey, Romania, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +120.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average concrete reinforcing bar import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, concrete reinforcing bar import price increased by +66.5% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 50%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Romania ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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