Business forms and interleaved carbon sets market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Czech market for business forms and interleaved carbon sets contracted significantly, with production volume falling from 7 029 t to 3 116 t and total market size dropping from 6 742 t to 3 654 t. This sustained decline reflected a broader downturn in both domestic output and consumption over the six-year period.

The market dynamics were influenced by global trade shifts. A worldwide 15% drop in exports for these products in 2020 coincided with a reduction in Czech export volumes, and a further 4.57% global decline in 2023 again mirrored lower Czech shipments abroad. However, in 2021, Czechia solidified its role as a key supplier to Ukraine, providing 59% of that country's imports, which supported export activity that year.

By 2025, the broader industrial landscape in Czechia began adapting to new regulatory frameworks, including the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and national policies focused on energy transition and climate protection, setting a new context for carbon-intensive manufacturing sectors.

Production business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Czechia has declined for the third year in a row. In 2021, the output was valued at 10 080 thousand US dollars, representing a modest year-over-year decrease of 6.0%. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 34.9%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 13.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of business forms and interleaved carbon sets in Czechia has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Czechia produced 4 516 tonnes of these products, marking a significant decrease of 10.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production dropped by 35.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.7%.

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

Exports business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets from Czechia increased in 2021. Czechia exported 529.5 tonnes of these products, up by 67.5% compared to 2020. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports overall decreased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 316.2 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 50.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia and Germany were the dominant destinations for Czech exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets in kind, together accounting for 91.2% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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 decrease, Czechia's exports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets in value terms increased in 2021. Exports reached 1 039 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate rise of 7.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 40.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 964 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a drop of 37.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Germany were the two leading markets for Czech exports in value terms, together accounting for 86.5% of total exports. The remaining volume was spread across a wide range of other countries.

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

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

Imports business forms and interleaved carbon sets to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

The market for imports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets into Czechia showed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 712.1 tonnes, then fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 111.2 tonnes—a fluctuation of 6.4 times. In 2021, import volumes reached 169.1 tonnes, indicating a steep increase of 52.0% compared to 2020. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a drop of 84.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a rise of 76.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany remained the key source for imports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets into Czechia in kind, accounting for 82.8% of total imports. Other destinations played a much less significant role.

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

Imports of business forms and interleaved carbon sets into Czechia in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume totaled 874 thousand US dollars, marking a slight year-over-year rise of 2.5%. From 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 49.2%, equating to an annualized increase of 14.3%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Asia (not elsewhere specified), and Slovakia were the top suppliers of business forms and interleaved carbon sets to Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.7% of imports, Asia for 21.2%, and Slovakia for 19.3%. Together, these three sources made up 73.3% 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