Czech Republic: Mercury Market 2025

Mercury Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech mercury market decreased by -96.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a sharp setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Mercury Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, mercury production contracted modestly 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 2018 with an increase of 0.6% against the previous year. Mercury production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Mercury Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of mercuries increased by 597,820% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, mercury exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 3,945% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons) was the main destination for mercury exports from the Czech Republic, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Switzerland totaled +5,973,900.0%.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) also remains the key foreign market for mercuries exports from the Czech Republic.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Switzerland amounted to -23.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average mercury export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 604% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Switzerland.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to +100.0% per year.

Mercury Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of mercuries decreased by -95.5% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 168%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

In value terms, mercury imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 229% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X kg) constituted the largest mercury supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, mercury imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X kg), threefold. France (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovakia amounted to -18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.7% per year) and France (-9.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest mercury suppliers to the Czech Republic were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 95% of total imports. The United States lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 4.5%.

The United States, with a CAGR of +20.9%, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average mercury import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 148% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (+88.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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