Czech Republic: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech matches market increased by 0.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a slight slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Matches Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, matches production dropped dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 121%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Matches Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of matches increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 53% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+1.0% per year) and Romania (+13.4% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+4.4% per year) and Sweden (+33.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average matches export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. Based on 2021 figures, matches export price increased by +70.6% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 33%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 the UK (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Matches imports into the Czech Republic surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 23% against 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 195%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, matches imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 135%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of matches to the Czech Republic, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to +46.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.5% per year) and Hungary (-17.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of matches to the Czech Republic, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +33.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-13.7% per year) and China (+8.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 26% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, matches import price increased by +126.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 54%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+21.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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