Czech Republic: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the Czech Republic

In 2023, the Czech ceramic tile market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2023, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports declined to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X square meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from the Czech Republic, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ceramic tile export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

Ceramic tile imports into the Czech Republic contracted markedly to X square meters in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, India, Germany, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest ceramic tile suppliers to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Austria, Germany, Slovakia, India, Turkey and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform