Czech Republic: Pressure-Reducing Iron Valve Market 2025

Pressure-Reducing Iron Valve Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech pressure-reducing iron valve market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed notable growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Pressure-Reducing Iron Valve Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, pressure-reducing iron valve production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 44%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Pressure-Reducing Iron Valve Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Pressure-reducing iron valve exports from the Czech Republic rose remarkably to X units in 2022, increasing by 12% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 82%. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pressure-reducing iron valve exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 104%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for pressure-reducing iron valve exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, pressure-reducing iron valve exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), fivefold. Italy (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+11.6% per year) and Italy (+34.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for pressure-reducing, control, check and safety valves exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -3.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+15.8% per year) and Italy (+17.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average pressure-reducing iron valve export price amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -15.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Pressure-Reducing Iron Valve Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, supplies from abroad of pressure-reducing, control, check and safety valves was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 19%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, pressure-reducing iron valve imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X units) constituted the largest supplier of pressure-reducing iron valve to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, pressure-reducing iron valve imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), twofold. China (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.3% per year) and China (-1.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of pressure-reducing, control, check and safety valves to the Czech Republic, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+10.4% per year) and Italy (+0.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average pressure-reducing iron valve import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, which is down by -8.5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform