Czech Republic: Metal Pickling Preparations Market 2024

Metal Pickling Preparations Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Czech metal pickling preparations market, when its value increased by 2.1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, posted perceptible growth. Metal pickling preparations consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Pickling Preparations Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, metal pickling preparations production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 275% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Metal Pickling Preparations Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of pickling preparations for metal surfaces increased by 2.1% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 72%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of metal pickling preparations exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 32% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Spain, China, South Korea, the United States, the UK, Australia, India and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +101.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pickling preparations for metal surfaces exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+7.9% per year) and Italy (-2.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal pickling preparations export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Germany (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Pickling Preparations Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of pickling preparations for metal surfaces were imported into the Czech Republic; leveling off at the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal pickling preparations imports expanded to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum 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 metal pickling preparations supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, metal pickling preparations imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at -5.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.7% per year) and France (+0.0% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest metal pickling preparations suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 69% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +4.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average metal pickling preparations import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, metal pickling preparations import price increased by +50.0% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 21%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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