Czech Republic: Woolen Fabric Market 2025

Woolen Fabric Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2021, the Czech woolen fabric market increased by 77% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption saw measured growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Woolen Fabric Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, woolen fabric production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Woolen Fabric Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

For the fourth year in a row, the Czech Republic recorded decline in shipments abroad of woven woolen fabrics, which decreased by -17.1% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, woolen fabric exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters) was the main destination for woolen fabric exports from the Czech Republic, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, woolen fabric exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -8.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for woven woolen fabrics exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at -7.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average woolen fabric export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+0.9%).

Woolen Fabric Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of woven woolen fabrics increased by 20% to X square meters in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, woolen fabric imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest woolen fabric supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, woolen fabric imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X square meters), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-9.5% per year) and India (+18.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of woven woolen fabrics to the Czech Republic, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.4% per year) and the UK (-12.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average woolen fabric import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($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 UK (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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