Czech Republic: Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Market 2024

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech non-rolled bitumen products market was estimated at $X in 2022, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated modest 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. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +33.4% against 2018 indices. Non-rolled bitumen products consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of non-rolled bitumen products exported from the Czech Republic dropped significantly to X tons, declining by -21.4% on 2021. In general, exports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-rolled bitumen products exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, non-rolled bitumen products exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Austria (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -2.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+63.2% per year) and Hungary (-9.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for non-rolled bitumen products exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at -2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (+59.8% per year) and Slovakia (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-rolled bitumen products export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Slovakia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Rolled Bitumen Products Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Non-rolled bitumen products imports into the Czech Republic expanded significantly to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 6.9% against 2021 figures. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% 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 +92.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-rolled bitumen products imports reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +105.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-rolled bitumen products imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 59% of total imports. Finland, France, Belgium, Canada, Italy and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +53.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Poland ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest non-rolled bitumen products suppliers to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 60% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +35.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average non-rolled bitumen products import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($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 United States (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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