Brake fluids and antifreezes market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for brake fluids and antifreezes in volume terms declined from 44 600 t in 2018 to 31 529 t in 2024, with a peak of 45 623 t in 2021 followed by a sharp drop to 35 193 t in 2022. In value terms, the market showed more volatility: after decreasing in 2019 and 2020, it rose to $58.8 million in 2021, dipped slightly in 2022, then reached a high of $62.5 million in 2023 before falling to $48.0 million in 2024.

The volume growth in 2021 was reversed in 2022, beginning a downward trend that continued through 2024. Meanwhile, the value spike in 2023 suggests a possible increase in average prices or a shift toward higher-value products, even as physical consumption contracted.

Production brake fluids and antifreezes in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After two consecutive years of decline, Czechia's production of brake fluids and antifreezes rebounded. In 2021, output reached 37 171 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 31.3% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.7%, with the lowest value recorded in 2020 at 28 316 thousand US dollars.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year decline, brake fluids and antifreezes production in Czechia saw an upturn. In 2021, production totaled 40 953 tonnes, representing an 8.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.5%, with the lowest value observed in 2020 at 37 645 tonnes.

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

Exports brake fluids and antifreezes from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of brake fluids and antifreezes declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports stood at 23 180 tonnes, showing a modest reduction of 3.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 5%, translating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 6.9%, with exports peaking that year at 26 097 tonnes, while the largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 7.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria were the top buyers of brake fluids and antifreezes from Czechia, accounting for 38.7%, 21.8%, and 10.3% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 70.8% of total exports in kind.

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

After two years of reduction, the value of brake fluids and antifreezes exports from Czechia increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 23 057 thousand US dollars, up 2.4% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 7.7%, and the lowest value was in 2020 at 22 508 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria were the leading destinations for Czechia's brake fluids and antifreezes exports in value terms, with shares of 29.6%, 29.0%, and 11.8%, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.4% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports brake fluids and antifreezes to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes reached 27 850 tonnes, a 6.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 6.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 3.5%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia were the primary sources for Czechia's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in kind, representing 34.3%, 28.0%, and 17.6% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.9% 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

After two years of decline, Czechia's import value for brake fluids and antifreezes rose. In 2021, imports totaled 44 682 thousand US dollars, a substantial increase of 23.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports increased by 6.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 9.9%, with the lowest value also recorded that year at 36 073 thousand US dollars.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia were the main sources for Czechia's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in value terms, with shares of 46.8%, 15.4%, and 13.8%, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 76.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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