Band saw blades market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the band saw blades market in Czechia reached 1 652 t, a period marked by strategic collaboration between major producers FORESTOR and PILOUS, and strong export activity from manufacturers like PILOUS and PILANA Metal. However, market volume then contracted over the next two years, falling to 1 132 t by 2020. This decline aligned with a shift in consumer preference towards higher-value products, which led to adjustments in supply and reduced demand for standard volume. The competitive landscape was also shaped by the dominance of the WIKUS brand, which set price benchmarks across the market.

A recovery followed in 2021, with market volume rising to 1 330 t. This growth was facilitated by improved distribution, specifically the launch of an online shop by PILOUS, which made products more accessible to domestic customers. The market then stabilized at 1 339 t in 2022, as key manufacturers maintained a strong export focus, with PILOUS directing 80-90% of its output abroad.

From 2023, the market entered a new phase of contraction, with volume declining to 909 t by 2024. This period saw no major new domestic initiatives to offset the ongoing export orientation of established producers.

Production band saw blades in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of band saw blades rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 20 967 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 30.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 22.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 16 093 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 5.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's production of band saw blades recovered in volume terms. In 2021, the country produced 1 058 tonnes, reflecting a substantial 21.7% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production increased by 4.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 870 tonnes, with the largest decline also occurring that year, dropping by 10.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports band saw blades from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of band saw blades grew in volume for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 557 tonnes, marking a 14.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 463 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia were the primary destinations for Czech band saw blade exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 20.1% of exports, Poland for 17.3%, and Slovakia for 16.6%, collectively representing 54.1% of total export volumes.

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 drop, Czechia's exports of band saw blades rebounded in value terms. In 2021, exports reached 15 692 thousand US dollars, up by 23.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 12 734 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 7.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the main destinations for Czech band saw blade exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.0% of export value, Slovakia for 14.3%, and Poland for 9.9%, together comprising 70.2% 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 band saw blades to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's imports of band saw blades increased in volume terms. In 2021, imports amounted to 829 tonnes, up by 10.6% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 25.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 9.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 750 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 29.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and the United States were the largest sources of band saw blade imports to Czechia in volume terms. Germany accounted for 61.2% of imports, Austria for 10.6%, and the United States for 8.6%, collectively making up 80.5% of total import volumes.

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

Following a two-year decrease, Czechia's imports of band saw blades rebounded in value terms. In 2021, imports reached 18 730 thousand US dollars, marking a strong 21.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports fell by 7.1%, with a compound annual decline rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 15 448 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 19.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany was the dominant supplier of band saw blades to Czechia in value terms, accounting for 72.6% of total import value, while other trading partners held relatively smaller shares.

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

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