Czech Republic: Invalid Carriage Market 2025

Invalid Carriage Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech invalid carriage market decreased by -2.2% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption showed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Invalid Carriage Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, invalid carriage production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Invalid Carriage Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, invalid carriage exports from the Czech Republic soared to X units, growing by 27% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, invalid carriage exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Russia (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main destinations of invalid carriage exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +107.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for invalid carriages not mechanically propelled exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to +103.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+40.7% per year) and Germany (-11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average invalid carriage export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 77%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 Ukraine ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Invalid Carriage Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X units of invalid carriages not mechanically propelled were imported into the Czech Republic; with an increase of 22% on 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +114.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, invalid carriage imports totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Poland (X units) were the main suppliers of invalid carriage imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 82% of total imports. Slovakia, France, Vietnam, Taiwan (Chinese) and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +58.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest invalid carriage suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 72% of total imports. France, Italy, Taiwan (Chinese), Slovakia and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +65.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average invalid carriage import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, shrinking by -13.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 47%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the price for Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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