Bottling and packaging equipment market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the domestic market for bottling and packaging equipment in Czechia contracted from 99.4 M $ US to 45.0 M $ US. Domestic production remained stable at around 72 M $ US, supported by a continuing trend of packaging process automation, particularly in the food industry. In 2019, the introduction of a new Syntegon Technology line that quadrupled silicone blister production for Müller + Müller, and in 2020 the expansion of fully automated lines like Viking Mašek's coffee line, contributed to greater efficiency and capacity among local equipment manufacturers.

Following 2020, while production data is unavailable, import and export figures indicate active trade. Imports fluctuated, peaking at 144.8 M $ US in 2021, while exports grew consistently, surpassing 179 M $ US by 2024. This export growth coincided with a reinforced sustainability trend in the packaging industry, exemplified by Danone's initiative in 2022 to recycle 81% of its single-use packaging, which spurred demand for modern equipment supporting the circular economy. The rise of digital printing and flexible packaging also became key directions, influencing machine requirements.

The global agreement on plastics endorsed by over 170 countries in 2022 began shaping future packaging design standards, which is set to influence long-term equipment demand in Czechia. In the subsequent years, import and export values remained elevated, reflecting the ongoing modernization of the country's packaging capacities.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, Czechia's output of bottling and packaging equipment reached its peak at 72 852 K $ US, with a 0.9% increase that year. In 2020, production declined slightly to 72 430 K $ US, marking a 0.6% decrease compared to 2019.

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

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of bottling and packaging equipment from Czechia have grown for three consecutive years. In 2021, shipments totaled 4 441 t, showing a strong 19.9% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports rose by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and the United States were the main buyers of Czech bottling and packaging equipment in volume terms. Germany accounted for 30.9% of exports, Slovakia for 10.1%, and the United States for 9.2%, together making up 50.3% 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, M $ US

Cross-border shipments of bottling and packaging equipment from Czechia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, exports amounted to 135.5 M $ US, up 5.1% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, export value grew by 34.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

The country composition of Czech exports in value terms from 2018 to 2021 was diverse. Germany led with 20.9% of export value, followed by the United States at 11.9% and Slovakia at 10.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 43.6% of total export value, while the remaining 56.4% was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports bottling and packaging equipment to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of bottling and packaging equipment into Czechia have risen for two consecutive years. In 2021, imports reached 4 015 t, a 10.8% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, import volume grew by 11.9%, with an annualized rate of 3.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 3 136 t, which represented a 12.6% decline from 2018. This was followed by a 15.5% increase in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Israel were consistently the top sources for Czech imports of bottling and packaging equipment in volume terms. Germany contributed 26.3% of import volume, Italy 24.6%, and Israel 11.9%, together accounting for 62.8% 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, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Czechia's imports of bottling and packaging equipment rebounded in 2021. Imports totaled 144.8 M $ US, a dramatic 42.6% increase compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, import value rose by 13.3%, with an annualized rate of 4.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 101.6 M $ US, reflecting a 16.6% decrease from 2019.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Italy, and Israel held the largest shares of Czech imports of bottling and packaging equipment in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.2% of import value, Italy for 25.5%, and Israel for 5.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.9% of total import value.

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

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