Granite blocks and slabs market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for granite blocks and slabs showed significant fluctuations in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. After a decline from 22 401 t in 2018 to 13 341 t in 2020, consumption rebounded strongly, peaking at 29 669 t in 2022. The market then corrected over the next two years, falling to 19 656 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market demonstrated greater resilience, with a consistent upward trend from 2020 onward. Despite lower tonnage in 2020, the market value rose to 5.8 million dollars, indicating a possible shift toward higher-value products or firmer pricing. The value peak of 9.3 million dollars coincided with the 2022 volume high, before easing to 7.8 million dollars in 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile pattern, dropping sharply in 2019 and 2020 before a robust recovery in 2021 and 2022. Imports grew steadily throughout the period, reaching 4 627 t in 2022, while exports declined markedly after 2018, solidifying the country's position as a net importer of granite blocks and slabs.

Production granite blocks and slabs in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Granite blocks and slabs production in Czechia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the output was valued at 4 934 K $ US, marking an 18.8% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production actually decreased by 7.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 073 K $ US, with the largest drop of 23.9% occurring that same year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decline, granite blocks and slabs production in Czechia has rebounded. In 2021, the country produced 16 629 t, representing a sharp increase of 54.3% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 28.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 10 779 t, while the largest decline of 41.6% took place in 2019.

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

Exports granite blocks and slabs from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in export performance during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a fivefold difference between these years. In 2021, Czechia's export volume of granite blocks and slabs totaled 1 251 t, up by 103.9% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 614 t, and the largest decline of 65.6% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany held the dominant position in exports by volume, accounting for 81.7% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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 showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019, while exports peaked in 2021, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Czechia exported granite blocks and slabs worth 703 K $ US, showing a steep increase of 167.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 256 K $ US, with the largest decline of 58.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany remained the main destination for granite blocks and slabs exports from Czechia in value terms, taking 72.9% of total exports. The remaining volume 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 granite blocks and slabs to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of granite blocks and slabs have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports were recorded at 3 804 t, showing a substantial gain of 19.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 73%, equating to an annualized rate of 20.0%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Italy was the dominant source for imports by volume of granite blocks and slabs to Czechia, accounting for 72.4% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

Imports of granite blocks and slabs into Czechia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 3 015 K $ US, showing a sharp uptick of 55.5% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 115.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy accounted for 88.1% of total imports in value terms, while the remaining flows were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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