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Embroidery market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

At the start of the period, the Czech embroidery market was characterized by a strong tradition of handcraft, but began adopting modern embroidery automats. This technological shift enabled faster and more efficient production across various materials, expanding manufacturing capabilities and product offerings. Simultaneously, the adaptation and development of traditional motifs to reflect local heritage influenced consumer preferences and market segmentation.

Between 2021 and 2024, the market volume for embroidery contracted from 1 468 thousand USD to 959 thousand USD in 2023, before partially recovering to 1 169 thousand USD in 2024. This movement was accompanied by a continued decline in both import and export values over the same timeframe.

By 2025, a significant technological advance in production, including automation, aimed to boost efficiency and lower costs. Concurrently, legislative and subsidy changes were adjusted to increase domestic output and support local manufacturers. These developments, alongside a consumer shift toward ecological and local products and the entry of new players facilitated by distribution innovations, coincided with a further decrease in imports to 791 thousand USD and exports to 3 001 thousand USD.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production embroidery in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports embroidery from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's embroidery exports saw a rebound in 2021 after two consecutive years of decline. The export volume reached 257.8 tons last year, marking a 15.3% increase compared to 2020. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 26.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.9%. The lowest point was in 2020, with exports dropping to 223.5 tons. The sharpest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019, when exports plunged by 21.9%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.9%)	(18.7%)	15.3%	(9.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Austria dominated Czechia's embroidery exports in volume terms, accounting for 77.2% of the total. Other trading partners held relatively small shares during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Czechia's embroidery export value recovered in 2021 following two years of losses. Last year, exports totaled 3 443 thousand US dollars, showing a strong 11.3% growth over 2020. Over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, export value decreased by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 3 094 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline happened in 2020, when exports fell by 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.3%)	(12.0%)	11.3%	(1.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Austria and Germany were the primary destinations for Czechia's embroidery exports in value terms, while other markets played a more limited role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports embroidery to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's embroidery import volume showed an unstable trend from 2018 to 2021. Imports peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2021, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2021, imports amounted to approximately 34.2 tons, representing a substantial 19.7% drop compared to 2020. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 65.3%. In contrast, imports rose by 7.3% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.3%)	7.3%	(19.7%)	(33.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2018–2021 period, China, Germany, and Turkey were the key sources for Czechia's embroidery imports in volume terms. China accounted for 33.6% of imports, Germany for 33.5%, and Turkey for 11.9%. Together, these three countries made up 79.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2021, Czechia's embroidery import value stood at 1 452 thousand US dollars, reflecting a moderate 4.1% decline from 2020. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports decreased by 25.9%, equivalent to an average annual rate of -9.5%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 1 394 thousand US dollars. The most significant drop happened in 2019, with a 28.8% decrease, while imports increased by 8.7% in 2020.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.8%)	8.7%	(4.1%)	(9.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Turkey, and China were the main markets for Czechia's embroidery imports in value terms, collectively representing 73.1% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io