Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for asphalt rolls in Czechia saw steady volume growth from 32.7 million m² in 2018 to 36.6 million m² in 2020. This expansion was supported by industry pressure to use more recycled materials in asphalt mixes, which stimulated demand for innovative products. At the same time, the development of more durable asphalt compositions with reinforcing materials like glass grids met the need for longer-lasting road surfaces.

In 2021, the market volume contracted to 33.8 million m², yet its value rose sharply to 77.2 million US dollars. This shift coincided with the implementation of new legislative standards ČSN EN 13108 and ČSN 73 6121, which set stricter quality requirements for asphalt mixes and pavements, likely leading to the production of higher-value, specialized articles. The presence of major players such as Fatra and Dektrade, holding significant market shares, provided a stable supply base throughout the period.

Following 2021, import volumes of asphalt rolls declined, while exports first increased and then also fell. The industry continued to focus on environmental aspects and the use of recycled materials, influencing technological processes and product composition in line with sustainability trends.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, Czechia's production of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls has rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 55 423 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 22.2% increase compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 45 339 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In 2021, Czechia produced 27 160 thousand square meters of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls, reflecting a modest year-on-year decline of 7.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 5.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.0%. The lowest production volume was in 2019 at 26 603 thousand square meters, with the largest decline of 7.8% occurring that year. In contrast, the highest production was in 2020 at 29 385 thousand square meters, which saw the largest increase of 10.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Czechia

Exports in kind, K m²

Czechia's export volume of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 10 758 thousand square meters, representing a 9.4% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 12.7%, with an annualized rate of 4.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 9 397 thousand square meters, which also experienced the largest decline of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary were the primary markets for Czechia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls. Germany accounted for 37.7% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 29.3%, and Hungary for 16.3%, together making up 83.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls have increased. In 2021, export value stood at 19 096 thousand US dollars, showing a 20.2% improvement compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 11.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 15 890 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline of 20.1% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Hungary were the main buyers of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls from Czechia in value terms. Germany represented 47.8% of exports, Slovakia 25.9%, and Hungary 10.9%, collectively comprising 84.6% of total export value.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Czechia

Imports in kind, K m²

Czechia's import volume of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 17 417 thousand square meters, amounting to a slight year-on-year increase of 2.1%. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 30.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Throughout 2018-2021, Russia, Belarus, and Italy were the leading sources for Czechia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls. Russia accounted for 33.3% of imports in kind, Belarus for 13.9%, and Italy for 13.8%, jointly representing 60.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Czechia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, import value amounted to 40 848 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a 16.4% uptick compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 36.6%, with an annualized rate of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

From 2018 to 2021, Russia, Germany, and Italy formed the core of Czechia's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls in value terms. Russia represented 27.2% of imports, Germany 21.1%, and Italy 13.9%, together accounting for 62.2% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021