Czech Republic: Printing Ink Market 2025

Printing Ink Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech printing ink market shrank to $X in 2022, which is down by -1.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Printing ink consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Printing Ink Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, printing ink production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.3%. Printing ink production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Ink Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, shipments abroad of printing ink increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +72.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing ink exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of printing ink exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 43% of total exports. Estonia, Turkey, Poland, Italy, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of +67.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Austria ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for printing ink exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 45% share of total exports. Estonia, Germany, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Croatia, Saudi Arabia and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +68.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 printing ink export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Russia (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Printing Ink Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing ink were imported into the Czech Republic; remaining constant against 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing ink imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing ink to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, printing ink imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+3.1% per year) and France (+21.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing ink to the Czech Republic, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+13.2% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing ink import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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