Czech Republic: Insecticide Market 2025

Insecticide Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech insecticide market decreased by -16.7% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Insecticide Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, insecticide production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Insecticide Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Insecticide exports from the Czech Republic contracted significantly to X tons in 2021, falling by -21.1% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 46% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, insecticide exports contracted to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 2016 when exports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for insecticide exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, insecticide exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-4.0% per year) and Hungary (+25.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for insecticides exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+3.1% per year) and Spain (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average insecticide export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, insecticide export price increased by +50.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Italy (+28.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Insecticide Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of insecticides decreased by -21.9% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 93%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, insecticide imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -11.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of insecticide to the Czech Republic, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, insecticide imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland totaled +23.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-22.9% per year) and France (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest insecticide suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Austria ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 53% share of total imports.

Austria, with a CAGR of +46.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average insecticide import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 325%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($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 (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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