Czech Republic: Market for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) 2025

Market Size for Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in the Czech Republic

The Czech market for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) soared to $X in 2021, surging by 67% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a strong increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel) in the Czech Republic

In value terms, production of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) fell significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 7.5%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) from the Czech Republic, together comprising 56% of total exports. Italy, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Austria, Sweden, the UK, the United States and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +10.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Slovakia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for iron or steel pipe and tube exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 47% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Sweden, the UK, France, the United States, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary and Finland, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +22.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($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 Sweden (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Tubes, Pipes And Hollow Profiles (Of Iron Or Steel)

Imports into the Czech Republic

Imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) into the Czech Republic rose notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 8.8% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) to the Czech Republic, together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Romania, Austria, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, Sweden, Spain, France, Switzerland and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by North Macedonia (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest iron or steel pipe and tube suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Sweden, Austria, Romania, North Macedonia, Switzerland, Spain, Bulgaria, France and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main suppliers, North Macedonia, with a CAGR of +42.8%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average import price for tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (of iron or steel) amounted to $X per ton, surging by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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