Cement, concrete or artificial stone articles market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Czech market for cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles showed considerable volatility in volume terms. Starting at 6.8 million tons in 2018, it contracted slightly in 2019 before recovering through 2020 and surging to a peak of 7.7 million tons in 2021. This was followed by a steep two-year decline, bottoming out at 5.1 million tons in 2023, with a modest rebound to 5.5 million tons in 2024.

The market value trajectory diverged from volume, reaching its highest point of 1.1 billion USD in 2022 despite lower physical turnover. This reflects substantial cost inflation, driven by global surges in raw material and energy prices, factors that also contributed to the subsequent volume contraction by raising production costs and dampening construction demand.

Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, particularly evident from 2022 onward, further pressured the market, constraining activity in the construction sector. The partial recovery in 2024 suggests some adaptation to these new conditions, though the market remains significantly smaller than its 2021 peak.

Production cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles in Czechia was valued at 1 215 million US dollars, representing a 26.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 28.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 1.5%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles production in Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, 8 377 thousand tonnes were produced, marking a 15.9% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 11.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 074 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 5.5%.

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

Exports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year drop, foreign supplies of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles from Czechia increased. In 2021, the export volume amounted to 988.7 thousand tonnes, which is 18.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 835.3 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 7.8%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria were the key partners for exports in kind, accounting for 40.5%, 35.7%, and 10.2% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 86.4% of total flows.

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

Cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles exports from Czechia increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Czechia exported 294.6 million US dollars worth of these products, marking a 31.7% advance relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and the United States accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms, with 33.6%, 18.5%, and 8.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they comprised 60.6% of total 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 cement, concrete or artificial stone articles to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Imported volumes of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles in Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 291.1 thousand tonnes, constituting a solid advance of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 23.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 235.0 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.2%.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Poland stood out as the main markets for imports in kind, accounting for 38.8%, 25.3%, and 15.6% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 79.8% of total 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, M $ US

Imported volumes of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles in Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 82.4 million US dollars, amounting to a 36.4% increase year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 42.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 55.2 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 4.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Slovakia, and Poland—together accounted for 67.3% of total imports in value terms of cement, concrete, or artificial stone articles to Czechia.

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

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