Glass mirrors market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech glass mirrors market, valued at 121.0 млн долл. in 2020, expanded significantly to 146.3 млн долл. in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by the ongoing digitalization and integration of technology into mirrors, particularly the rising consumer interest in smart mirrors with touchscreens and internet connectivity. Additionally, demand from the automotive industry for specialized rear-view mirrors supported the market's expansion, as manufacturers focused on safety and comfort features.

Following the peak in 2021, the market size contracted to 129.8 млн долл. in 2022. During this period, market innovation continued with a growing emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly production processes, alongside the further development of smart mirror functionalities. The market then rebounded, growing to 142.7 млн долл. in 2023 and reaching 165.5 млн долл. in 2024, indicating a recovery and renewed expansion in the latter years of the period.

Production glass mirrors in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of glass mirrors in Czechia was valued at 66 560 thousand US dollars, marking a 19.3% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Exports glass mirrors from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Glass mirror shipments from Czechia to abroad increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 56 618 tonnes, representing an 8.1% rise versus the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 8.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 51 684 tonnes, with the largest decline of 1.3% occurring in that same year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Hungary were the main markets for Czechia's glass mirror exports in kind. Germany accounted for 37.1% of exports, Poland for 33.2%, and Hungary for 3.0%, together making up 73.3% of total 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

After a two-year decline, Czechia's glass mirror exports increased. In 2021, the export volume came to 91.6 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 26.1% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports rose by 15.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 72.6 million US dollars, while the largest decline of 7.1% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Russia, and Poland continued to be the main buyers of glass mirrors from Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.7% of exports, Russia for 15.6%, and Poland for 12.1%, jointly forming 63.4% of total exports in 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 glass mirrors to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, glass mirror shipments to Czechia from abroad increased. In 2021, imports tallied 12 934 tonnes, reflecting a sharp gain of 29.3% from a year earlier. Over the period 2018-2021, imports decreased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 10 003 tonnes, and the largest decline of 24.1% occurred in 2019.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Germany remained the key partners for Czechia's glass mirror imports in kind. Poland accounted for 36.9% of imports, China for 13.9%, and Germany for 13.6%, together accounting for 64.4% 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, M $ US

Glass mirror imports to Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports totalled 171.4 million US dollars, amounting to a strong uptick of 24.3% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 22.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 133.9 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 4.4% occurring in that same year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, the United States, and Hungary continued to be the main suppliers of glass mirrors to Czechia in value terms. Poland accounted for 36.6% of imports, the United States for 20.8%, and Hungary for 17.8%, jointly forming 75.2% of total imports in value.

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

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