Compounded unvulcanised rubber market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Czech market for compounded unvulcanised rubber reached 82 360 t, supported by the entry of new players into composite materials and growing demand from industrial segments. However, the market volume declined to 74 130 t in 2019, partly due to the introduction of new labeling and traceability rules that affected packaging and distribution. The sharp drop to 56 721 t in 2020 was primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain disruptions, which constrained raw material availability.

Recovery began in 2021 as market volume rose to 65 943 t, fueled by state-owned enterprise investments in modernizing production facilities and the emergence of new specialized product segments. In 2022, changes in environmental legislation regarding recycling requirements temporarily impacted production and distribution processes, contributing to a decrease to 59 718 t. The market experienced a further modest decline to 57 148 t in 2023 before rebounding to 63 743 t in 2024.

Production compounded unvulcanised rubber in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of compounded unvulcanised rubber has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 195.0 million US dollars, marking a 28.3% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 10.4%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 152.0 million US dollars, with the largest year-on-year drop of 18.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two consecutive years of decline, Czechia's production of compounded unvulcanised rubber has shown recovery. In 2021, the country produced 83 091 tonnes, representing a 19.5% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, however, production fell by 12.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 4.4%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 69 537 tonnes, with the steepest decline of 18.1% also recorded that year.

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

Exports compounded unvulcanised rubber from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber have turned upward after a two-year decline. In 2021, exports totalled 65 322 tonnes, up 18.0% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 13%, equating to an average annual decline of 4.5%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 55 362 tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 17.2% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the primary destinations for Czechia's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in volume terms. Poland accounted for 23.7% of exports, Slovakia for 22.8%, and Germany for 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented 57.4% of total export 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

After a two-year downturn, Czechia's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber have rebounded. In 2021, export value reached 160.8 million US dollars, a sharp increase of 27.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 8.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 2.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 126.1 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 16.0% occurring in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Romania formed the core of Czechia's exports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value terms. Poland accounted for 25.1% of exports, Slovakia for 22.7%, and Romania for 9.0%. Collectively, these three markets represented 56.9% of total export 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 compounded unvulcanised rubber to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber have increased after a two-year decline. In 2021, imports amounted to 48 174 tonnes, a substantial rise of 13.2% from the previous year. However, over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 22.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.2%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 42 547 tonnes, while the largest decline of 17.4% was recorded in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Belgium, and France were the main suppliers of compounded unvulcanised rubber to Czechia in volume terms. Germany accounted for 48.7% of imports, with Belgium and France each contributing 8.2%. Together, these three countries made up 65.1% of total import 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

Following a two-year decrease, Czechia's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber have risen. In 2021, import value reached 163.4 million US dollars, a significant increase of 20.8% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports fell by 18.6%, averaging an annual decline of 6.6%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 135.3 million US dollars, with the steepest drop of 20.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Spain were the key partners for Czechia's imports of compounded unvulcanised rubber in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.7% of imports, France for 13.0%, and Spain for 10.3%. Collectively, these three countries represented 67.0% of total import flows.

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

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