Czech Republic: Silk Fabric Market 2025

Silk Fabric Market Size in the Czech Republic

The Czech silk fabric market expanded to $X in 2021, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.9% against 2019 indices. Silk fabric consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Silk Fabric Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, silk fabric production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -2.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Silk Fabric Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste, when their volume increased by 124% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 616% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, silk fabric exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 167%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main destinations of silk fabric exports from the Czech Republic, with a combined 80% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +162.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +180.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+10.7% per year) and the UK (+78.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average silk fabric export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -26% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by 540%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Silk Fabric Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, purchases abroad of woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 236%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, silk fabric imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Greece (X square meters) were the main suppliers of silk fabric imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +96.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest silk fabric suppliers to the Czech Republic were China ($X), the UK ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 80% of total imports. Greece, Germany, Slovenia, Italy, the Netherlands and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 15%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Greece, with a CAGR of +86.1%, 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 silk fabric import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+17.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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