Czech Republic: Straight Saw Blade Market 2024

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech straight saw blade market increased by 4.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Straight Saw Blade Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, straight saw blade production contracted modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of straight saw blades for working metal increased by 6.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 166%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 139%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X kg), Germany (X kg) and Russia (X kg) were the main destinations of straight saw blade exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Iran, Luxembourg, Belgium, Sweden, Austria, Poland, Italy, Uruguay and Colombia, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +1,465.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for straight saw blades for working metal exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 26% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +40.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-0.7% per year) and Belgium (-13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average straight saw blade export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Luxembourg (+67.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of straight saw blades for working metal increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +40.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of straight saw blade to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, straight saw blade 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 the Netherlands (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Poland amounted to +25.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.1% per year) and the Netherlands (+66.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest straight saw blade suppliers to the Czech Republic were Poland ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium, Italy, the United States, Switzerland, Sweden and France, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +106.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 straight saw blade import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, straight saw blade import price increased by +29.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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