Czech Republic: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2024

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech fluorescent brightening agents market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, approx. X tons of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents were exported from the Czech Republic; rising by 42% on 2021. Overall, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 414%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of fluorescent brightening agents exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 85% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +45.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for fluorescent brightening agents exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together comprising 80% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +44.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average fluorescent brightening agents export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fluorescent brightening agents export price decreased by -19.4% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 98% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 (+22.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded growth in overseas purchases of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 +16.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of fluorescent brightening agents imports to the Czech Republic, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +40.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest fluorescent brightening agents suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +43.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fluorescent brightening agents import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+18.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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