Cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech cyanide market saw consolidation from 2021 onward as domestic producer Draslovka strengthened its position through strategic acquisitions. In December 2021, Draslovka acquired the mining solutions division of The Chemours Company, expanding its production capabilities and reinforcing its role as a major sodium cyanide manufacturer.

Production reached 75 833 K $ US in 2022, then declined to 59 019 K $ US in 2023 before recovering to 71 725 K $ US in 2024. This recovery aligned with Draslovka's July 2022 acquisition of Intreso Group, which broadened its technological base for fumigants and biocides, and with a growing industry emphasis on sustainable cyanide practices in mining, including closed-loop recycling systems. The market size followed a similar trajectory, falling to 44 614 K $ US in 2023 and then rising to 47 464 K $ US in 2024.

International trade remained volatile, with exports peaking at 58 257 K $ US in 2021 and imports surging to 4 284 K $ US in 2024, reflecting shifts in global supply chains.

Production cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides in Czechia

According to Faostat, there is no production of cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides in Czechia.

Exports cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

The market showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 5 977 tonnes, while the highest was reached in 2021 at 25 953 tonnes of cyanides, cyanide oxides, and complex cyanides. This represents a dramatic 334.2% increase from the previous year. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 4.3 times, with the largest decline of 75.0% occurring in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Czech exports in kind were distributed across a broad range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 12.7% of exports, while Sudan and Turkey each contributed 10.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 34.5% of total export flows, indicating a highly diversified market.

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

Export values displayed considerable volatility throughout these years. The lowest point was in 2020 at 13 459 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2021 with shipments valued at 58 257 thousand US dollars. This marked a sharp increase of 332.8% compared to the previous year. The gap between the peak and trough was 4.3 times, with the largest decline of 75.4% recorded in 2020.

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

The value structure of exports from 2018 to 2021 reveals a diversified partner base. Germany led with 14.9% of export value, followed by Sudan at 10.4% and Turkey at 9.6%. Combined, these three markets accounted for only 34.9% of total flows, while the remaining 65.1% was spread across numerous smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports cyanides, cyanide oxides and complex cyanides to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes followed an unstable trend during this timeframe. The lowest level was recorded in 2020 at 33 tonnes, while the highest occurred in 2018. In 2021, imports reached approximately 62 tonnes of cyanides, cyanide oxides, and complex cyanides, representing an 85.1% year-over-year increase. The gap between the peak and trough was 2.4 times, with the largest decline of 53.6% taking place in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Denmark emerged as the leading source for imports in kind, accounting for 27.7% of the total. Germany followed with 13.1%, and Poland contributed 11.3%. Together, these three countries formed the core group, representing 52.1% 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, K $ US

Import values experienced significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2020 at 123 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 1 360 thousand US dollars. In 2021, imports amounted to 236 thousand US dollars, showing a 92.0% increase compared to 2020. The swing between the peak and trough was substantial at 11.1 times, with the largest decline of 91.0% recorded in 2020 and the largest increase of 470.9% in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany dominated imports in value terms, accounting for 64.8% of the total. Denmark contributed 8.6%, and the Netherlands added 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented 80.9% of total import value, remaining the primary sources for cyanides, cyanide oxides, and complex cyanides to Czechia.

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

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