Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Czechia experienced a substantial contraction in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, falling from 1 541 thousand tons to 788 thousand tons. This decline was interrupted by a temporary recovery in 2020 and 2021, but the downward trend resumed sharply from 2022 onward.

In value terms, the market told a different story, reaching a peak of $205.5 million in 2022 despite the lower physical volume, suggesting significant shifts in product mix or pricing. After 2022, market value also corrected downward, aligning more closely with the falling consumption in tons.

The period was marked by high volatility, with the steepest single-year drop in volume occurring in 2019, followed by a partial rebound. By 2024, both volume and value had settled at levels significantly below those seen at the start of the period.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick production in Czechia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output reached 186.2 million US dollars, marking a robust 20.7% year-on-year growth. Over the 2018-2021 period, production rose by 32.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 139.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Czechia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick production has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, production totaled 1,401 thousand tonnes, showing a robust 10.3% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,115 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 30.2%. The most significant increase occurred in 2020 with 14.0% growth.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, concrete and artificial stone block and brick exports from Czechia have increased. In 2021, exports reached 124.8 thousand tonnes, showing a strong 19.5% gain compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 13.7%, equating to an annualized rate of -4.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 104.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 16.2% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the structure of exports in volume terms was characterized by Slovakia's dominance, absorbing 84.8% of total flows, alongside numerous minor trading partners.

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

Following a two-year reduction, Czechia's concrete and artificial stone block and brick export value has increased. In 2021, exports reached 14,258 thousand US dollars, up 17.2% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 12,169 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 13.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia consistently accounted for 70.9% of total export value, indicating high market concentration, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick imports into Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 113.6 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp 35.8% advance relative to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 27.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 81.7 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia (51.9% of import volume), Germany (24.4%), and Poland (16.4%) consistently remained the main sources for imports in volume terms, together accounting for 92.7% 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, K $ US

Concrete and artificial stone block and brick imports into Czechia have increased for the second year running. In 2021, imports amounted to 13,716 thousand US dollars, showing a dramatic 49.5% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 43.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 9,149 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.5%.

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

During 2018-2021, Slovakia (50.9% of import value), Germany (28.1%), and Poland (11.5%) led the import structure in value terms, together representing 90.5% of total flows.

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

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