Compounded with carbon black or silica market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for unvulcanised rubber compounded with carbon black or silica underwent considerable changes between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 75 060 t in 2018, market volume contracted sharply over the next two years, falling to 51 432 t by 2020. This represented a cumulative decline of over 30% from the initial peak.

A strong rebound occurred in 2021, with market size expanding by 20% to reach 61 768 t. However, this recovery was partially offset by a subsequent dip in 2022 to 56 316 t. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, dropping from $222.4 million in 2018 to $146.5 million in 2020 before climbing back to $203.9 million by 2022.

The latter part of the period saw a return to growth in volume terms, with the market reaching 63 869 t in 2024, though the value stabilized around $202.8 million. Overall, the market demonstrated volatility with a clear contraction phase followed by a gradual but incomplete recovery to pre-2019 levels.

Production compounded with carbon black or silica in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, production of carbon black or silica compounds in Czechia rebounded. In 2021, output reached 170.9 million US dollars, marking a sharp 28.0% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 133.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 16.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decline, production volume of carbon black or silica compounds in Czechia increased. In 2021, 66 476 tonnes were produced, representing a robust 15.4% rise compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 57 593 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.2%.

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

Exports compounded with carbon black or silica from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year fall, exports of carbon black or silica compounds from Czechia increased. In 2021, exports reached 26 091 tonnes, reflecting a modest 8.1% increase over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 18.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 24 135 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 15.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany were the main buyers of carbon black or silica compounds from Czechia, accounting for 34.2%, 28.6%, and 7.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they comprised 70.3% of total exports in kind.

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 loss, exports of carbon black or silica compounds from Czechia increased. In 2021, Czechia exported 70.5 million US dollars worth of these compounds, showing a solid 19.6% advance compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 10.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 59.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 16.0%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Poland, Slovakia, and Germany accounted for the largest share of exports in value terms, with 34.1%, 30.5%, and 5.7%, respectively. Together, they comprised 70.3% 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 with carbon black or silica to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year reduction, imports of carbon black or silica compounds into Czechia increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 21 383 tonnes, which is 19.0% higher than a year earlier. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 37.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 14.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 17 974 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 27.9%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom remained the main sources for imports in kind of carbon black or silica compounds to Czechia, accounting for 49.3%, 12.0%, and 9.0%, respectively. Jointly, they took 70.2% 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

After a two-year loss, imports of carbon black or silica compounds into Czechia increased. In 2021, import volume stood at 88.5 million US dollars, reflecting a 23.0% improvement versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 28.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 72.0 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 23.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom were the main markets for imports in value terms, accounting for 45.1%, 16.3%, and 9.0%, respectively. Together, they represented 70.4% 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