Combined ball and roller bearings market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for combined ball and roller bearings in Czechia declined substantially from 1 373 t in 2018 to 749 t in 2024, a drop of over 45%. In value terms, the market shrank from 21.0 million USD to 13.3 million USD over the same period.

This contraction occurred alongside reduced domestic production and lower import volumes. Production fell from 381 t to 144 t, while imports decreased from 1 454 t to 844 t. Exports also varied, peaking in 2023 at 367 t before dropping to 239 t in 2024.

Industry trends by 2025 included increased focus on digitalization and automation in manufacturing, as well as EU pressure to reduce CO2 emissions from 2025, which affected automotive and related sectors. Growing competition from Chinese and US producers on the European market also influenced the bearings industry.

Production combined ball and roller bearings in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2019, the output of combined ball and roller bearings in Czechia was valued at 2,820 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp reduction of 33.8% compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2019, Czechia produced 166.0 tonnes of combined ball and roller bearings, representing an abrupt decline of 56.4% from a year earlier.

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

Exports combined ball and roller bearings from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, deliveries of combined ball and roller bearings from Czechia increased in 2021. The country exported 303 tonnes that year, which is 5.6% higher than in 2020. However, between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 34.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 287 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 21.9% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the structure of exports in kind was diversified, with Slovakia accounting for 19.6% of exports, Germany for 16.6%, and Poland for 7.9%. Together, these three countries made up just 44.1% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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 a two-year drop, foreign supplies of combined ball and roller bearings from Czechia increased in 2021. The country exported 9,136 thousand US dollars worth of these bearings that year, marking a rise of 23.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 7.5%, with an annualized rate of 2.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 7,430 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 16.6% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports in value terms of combined ball and roller bearings from Czechia were characterized by a broad spread across markets. Germany accounted for 23.7% of exports, Italy for 10.9%, and Slovakia for 7.8%, with these three countries together making up only 42.3% 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 combined ball and roller bearings to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of combined ball and roller bearings to Czechia declined for the third consecutive year in 2021. The import volume stood at 1,146 tonnes, reflecting a slight reduction of 1.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany was the largest source of imports in kind, accounting for 34.8%, followed by China at 18.3% and Poland at 12.3%. Together, these three countries made up 65.3% of total imports in kind, remaining the main destinations for combined ball and roller bearings to Czechia.

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 a two-year drop, shipments of combined ball and roller bearings to Czechia from abroad increased in 2021. Imports amounted to 24,021 thousand US dollars that year, constituting a measured rise of 7.0% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 9.9%, with an annualized rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 22,440 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 12.2% drop.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany was the largest supplier of combined ball and roller bearings to Czechia in value terms, accounting for 34.4% of imports. Italy followed with 17.0%, and China with 9.8%, with these three countries together forming 61.3% 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