Coaxial cables market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech coaxial cable market volume stood at 8 860 t in 2018, supported by a wide range of suppliers including major international players like BELDEN and CommScope, though consumer preference for low-cost options often led to the use of lower-quality cables. A sharp drop to 5 080 t occurred in 2019, while the market stabilized around 4 955 t in 2020 as manufacturers continued to emphasize high-shielded, copper-core designs and introduced new products such as halogen-free sheathing for improved safety.

Regulatory developments began to shape the market environment from 2020 onward, with the extension of energy price regulation mechanisms and subsequent amendments to the Energy Act that allowed government intervention in electricity and gas pricing. These measures indirectly affected installation costs. By 2022, new government decrees on electrical safety and professional competency came into force, coinciding with product innovations like double-jacketed detection sensor cables for security applications.

Production coaxial cables in Czechia

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Czechia produced 5,162 tonnes of coaxial cables, marking the highest output during this period. However, production fell by 18.0% in 2020 to 4,234 tonnes. Overall, from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 16.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 5.9%.

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

Exports coaxial cables from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of coaxial cables from Czechia have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, exports totaled 5,143 tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 1.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports dropped by 38.1%, 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, Czechia exported coaxial cables to a diverse range of markets. The top three destinations—Germany, Romania, and Hungary—together accounted for 46.8% of total 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, exports of coaxial cables from Czechia increased in 2021, reaching 212.4 million US dollars, up 7.4% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 197.9 million US dollars, following a significant drop of 10.9% in 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 13.5%, averaging an annual decline of 4.7%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Romania, and Hungary were the leading contributors to Czechia's coaxial cable exports in value terms, accounting for 26.9%, 14.1%, and 11.6% respectively. Together, they made up 52.7% 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 coaxial cables to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, imports of coaxial cables into Czechia rose in 2021, reaching 6,076 tonnes, a 2.2% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 5,946 tonnes, after a sharp fall of 42.7% in 2019. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 49.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -20.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany were the primary sources for coaxial cable imports into Czechia, together representing 70.2% 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, imports of coaxial cables into Czechia rebounded in 2021, totaling approximately 101.1 million US dollars, a strong increase of 24.5% year-over-year. The minimum value was in 2020 at 81.2 million US dollars, following a decline of 19.9% in 2019. Overall, from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 10.9%, with an average annual decline of 3.8%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany were the largest contributors to Czechia's coaxial cable imports in value terms, accounting for 19.6%, 18.8%, and 13.6% respectively. Collectively, they represented 52.1% 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