Czech Republic: Market for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber 2025

Market Size for Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech solid vulcanised rubber sheet market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber in the Czech Republic

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Solid vulcanised rubber sheet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, exports of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber from the Czech Republic surged to X tons, jumping by 18% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of solid vulcanised rubber sheet exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 53% of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, Belgium, Russia, Hungary, Switzerland, Italy, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Switzerland (with a CAGR of +20.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for solid vulcanised rubber sheet exported from the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 55% of total exports. The Netherlands, Russia, France, Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Switzerland, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average solid vulcanised rubber sheet export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plates, Sheets, Strips For Floor Covering Of Solid Vulcanised Rubber

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of plates, sheets, strips for floor covering of solid vulcanised rubber were imported into the Czech Republic; growing by 63% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +87.3% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, solid vulcanised rubber sheet imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +24.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.9% per year) and China (+3.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest solid vulcanised rubber sheet suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +27.2%, recorded 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 solid vulcanised rubber sheet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -32.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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