Cationic surfactants market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for cationic surfactants in volume terms grew from 2 106 т in 2018 to 2 199 т in 2019, then surged by over 30% to 2 867 т in 2020, marking the highest consumption level in the period.

Following the 2020 peak, market volume contracted significantly to 2 324 т in 2022. It then stabilized, with a modest increase to 2 360 т in 2023 and a more substantial recovery to 2 510 т by 2024.

In value terms, the market showed a different pattern. While volume peaked in 2020, the market value that year was 3 134 тыс. $, lower than in 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2021 at 3 824 тыс. $, indicating potential shifts in product prices or mix despite a slight volume dip.

Production cationic surfactants in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's cationic surfactants production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 132 500 US dollars, marking a 49.4% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 57.1%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 24.6%. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 395 800 US dollars, with the largest year-on-year increase of 28.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Czechia produced 295.0 tonnes of cationic surfactants, showing a sharp year-on-year decrease of 38.7%. The maximum production volume was recorded in 2020 at 481.0 tonnes, while the largest increase of 95.9% occurred in 2019.

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

Exports cationic surfactants from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Cationic surfactants exports from Czechia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports were recorded at 168 tonnes, representing a 23.9% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 48.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 533 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 64.0%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 58.6%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three principal markets—Slovakia, Russia, and Poland—collectively accounted for 68.7% of Czechia's total cationic surfactants exports in volume terms.

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

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold variation between these years. In 2021, cross-border shipments of cationic surfactants from Czechia reached 510 000 US dollars, reflecting a solid decline of 22.8% compared to the previous year. The maximum export value was recorded in 2019 at 981 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 152.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 32.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria remained the principal buyers of cationic surfactants from Czechia in value terms, accounting for 27.5%, 22.6%, and 12.2% of exports respectively. Together, these three markets represented 62.3% 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 cationic surfactants to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Cationic surfactants imports into Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, import volume amounted to 2 699 tonnes, which is 3.6% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 21.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Poland, France, and Germany were the primary suppliers of cationic surfactants to Czechia in volume terms, accounting for 38.3%, 30.7%, and 11.4% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 80.5% of total import volume.

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

In 2021, foreign cationic surfactants supplies to Czechia stood at 4 202 000 US dollars, representing a significant increase of 18.9% compared to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 17.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.6%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 3 533 000 US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 10.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Poland consistently remained the main sources of cationic surfactants imports in value terms, accounting for 31.9%, 14.6%, and 14.3% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 60.7% 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