Czech Republic: Polycarbonate Market 2024

Polycarbonate Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech polycarbonate market increased by 8% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Polycarbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Polycarbonate Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, polycarbonate production rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Polycarbonate Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of polycarbonates (in primary forms) exported from the Czech Republic fell modestly to X tons, which is down by -3.3% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

In value terms, polycarbonate exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 116% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of polycarbonate exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 76% share of total exports. Austria, Hungary, Italy, France, China, Romania and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +44.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for polycarbonates (in primary forms) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +19.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+12.2% per year) and Poland (+26.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average polycarbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 34% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, polycarbonate export price increased by +119.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 57% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($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 France (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polycarbonate Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, imports of polycarbonates (in primary forms) into the Czech Republic declined modestly to X tons, reducing by -2.2% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, polycarbonate imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest polycarbonate supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 43% share of total imports. Moreover, polycarbonate imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+1.3% per year) and Spain (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polycarbonates (in primary forms) to the Czech Republic, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+0.0% per year) and Italy (-0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polycarbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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