Czech Republic: Technical Textiles Market 2024

Technical Textiles Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech technical textiles market decreased by -75.3% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption saw a deep reduction. Technical textiles consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Technical Textiles Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, technical textiles production declined remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 49%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Technical Textiles Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of textile products and articles for technical uses decreased by -15.1% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 32%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, technical textiles exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +52.0% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for technical textiles exports from the Czech Republic, with a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, technical textiles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +1.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-0.5% per year) and Slovakia (+10.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for textile products and articles for technical uses exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.9% per year) and Slovakia (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average technical textiles export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 34%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Technical Textiles Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, approx. X tons of textile products and articles for technical uses were imported into the Czech Republic; rising by 17% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, technical textiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of technical textiles imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 69% of total imports. Turkey, Poland, China, Austria, Romania, Belgium, Denmark, the UK, Slovenia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +94.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest technical textiles suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined 64% share of total imports. Italy, China, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, the UK, Slovenia, Turkey, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +57.4%, 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

The average technical textiles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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