Czech Republic: Market for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses 2025

Market Size for Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in the Czech Republic

For the third year in a row, the Czech vulcanised cellular rubber articles market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 14% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption posted a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses in the Czech Republic

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 124%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses decreased by -32.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports declined modestly to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -5.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of vulcanised cellular rubber articles exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising 64% of total exports. Turkey, Belgium, France, Romania, Hungary, Spain, Austria, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +78.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+12.6% per year) and Poland (-12.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average vulcanised cellular rubber articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Italy (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Vulcanised Cellular Rubber Articles For Technical Uses

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of vulcanised cellular rubber articles for technical uses increased by 7.2% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of vulcanised cellular rubber articles imports to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 66% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), Italy, the Netherlands, France, South Korea, Slovakia, the United States, Hungary, Spain and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +45.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest vulcanised cellular rubber articles suppliers to the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 61% of total imports. The Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Slovakia, Italy, South Korea, the United States, Hungary, France, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Slovakia, with a CAGR of +59.4%, 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 vulcanised cellular rubber articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 67% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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