Copper tube and pipe fittings market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for copper tube and pipe fittings in Czechia grew by over 25% in physical terms, reaching 7.6 thousand metric tons. This expansion coincided with the introduction of updated installation guidelines for copper pipes and the rollout of new press-fitting systems like SANHA series 4000 and 5000, which simplified assembly and improved compatibility with tools, likely stimulating demand among installers and contractors.

After a sharp contraction in 2020 to 5 thousand metric tons, the market rebounded strongly in 2021. The implementation of Government Regulation No. 192/2022 Coll. on pressure equipment in 2022 introduced stricter safety requirements for certain copper fittings used in pressurized systems, creating a wave of demand that pushed market volume above 10 thousand metric tons, a 44% increase from the previous year.

Following the regulatory-driven peak, market growth slowed in 2023 to 11.5 thousand metric tons and saw a slight correction in 2024 to 11.1 thousand metric tons. In value terms, the market peaked at $116 million in 2022 before declining to $87.5 million in 2024, reflecting both volume changes and shifts in pricing.

Production copper tube and pipe fittings in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of copper tube and pipe fittings has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 13 770 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp rise of 37.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 100.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Copper tube and pipe fittings production in Czechia has risen for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 1 090 tonnes, which represents a strong year-over-year increase of 30.9%. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 104.1%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 26.9%.

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

Exports copper tube and pipe fittings from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of copper tube and pipe fittings from Czechia have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 2 677 tonnes, showing a solid gain of 13.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 58%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the leading destinations for Czech exports in kind. Germany accounted for 27.9% of exports, Slovakia for 25.4%, and Poland for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented 63.4% 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

Exports of copper tube and pipe fittings from Czechia have increased for the third year running. In 2021, export value stood at 45.7 million US dollars, reflecting a significant rise of 23.8% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 34.4%, with an annualized rate of 10.4%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the main destinations for Czech exports in value terms. Germany contributed 35.1% of export value, Slovakia 26.2%, and Poland 7.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 68.3% 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 copper tube and pipe fittings to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's imports of copper tube and pipe fittings amounted to 8 582 tonnes, indicating an intense advance of 31.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 19.1%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 6.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 6 514 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 8 871 tonnes. The largest decline was observed in 2020, with a drop of 26.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, China, and Germany were the top sources for Czech imports in kind. Italy supplied 28.7% of imports, China 19.8%, and Germany 11.5%. Together, these three countries made up 60.0% 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

Czechia's imports of copper tube and pipe fittings have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import value reached 126.4 million US dollars, amounting to an abrupt advance of 30.0% versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 30.9%, with an annualized rate of 9.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 95.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 0.7%.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Italy, Germany, and China remained the principal suppliers of copper tube and pipe fittings to Czechia in value terms. Italy accounted for 26.2% of import value, Germany for 20.9%, and China for 15.6%. Jointly, these three countries represented 62.7% 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