Czech Republic: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech polymer ion-exchangers market increased by 50% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, when their volume decreased by -40.6% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 284%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 133%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 93% 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of +57.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Hungary stood at +57.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+26.3% per year) and Belgium (+20.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Poland (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms increased by 36% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% 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 +100.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 49%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 186% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polymer ion-exchangers to the Czech Republic, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), fivefold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +22.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+14.8% per year) and Poland (+26.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms to the Czech Republic, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +15.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+13.9% per year) and Slovakia (+85.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polymer ion-exchangers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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