Granite building stone market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech granite market declined from USD 16.5 million in 2018 to USD 13.8 million in 2020. During this phase, the market was supported by established local quarries like Lom Matula Hlinsko, while the arrival of Chinese granite imports increased competition. Global supply chain disruptions in 2020 reduced overall market activity, though they also spurred greater interest in domestic granite sources.

A sharp rebound followed, with the market reaching USD 23.6 million in 2022. This surge was fueled by rising prices for construction materials and substantial state investments in housing and infrastructure, which boosted demand for granite as a durable building stone. Technological advances in construction also began influencing stone processing methods.

After the 2022 peak, the market contracted to USD 18.5 million in 2023 before recovering slightly to USD 19.3 million in 2024. In these years, product trends shifted toward large-format slabs and combinations with other materials, catering to the preference for natural and authentic design. Government subsidies for sustainable building solutions continued to provide underlying support for demand.

Production granite building stone in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, granite building stone production in Czechia rebounded. In 2021, output reached 17 913 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 50.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 16.4%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 5.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 11 872 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 15.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2021, showing a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Czechia produced 1 154 thousand tons of granite building stone, representing a sharp increase of 330.9% from the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 12.4%.

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

Exports granite building stone from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations throughout the period. Exports peaked in 2018 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 3.9-fold difference between these years. In 2021, exported volumes from Czechia totaled 4 478 tons, up by 28.1% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 3 496 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 74.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany played a dominant role in Czechia's exports of granite building stone in kind, consistently accounting for 92.4% 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, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend over the timeframe. Exports hit their maximum in 2018 and fell to the lowest point in 2019, with a 3.1-fold variation between these years. In 2021, Czechia's granite building stone export volume amounted to 925 thousand US dollars, marking a sharp advance of 113.5% versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 392 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019 with a drop of 67.4%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany concentrated most of Czechia's exports in value terms, taking 80.7% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a fragmented group of other markets.

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 building stone to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia's granite building stone import volumes totaled 5 542 tons, representing a 6.8% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 39.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -15.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 9 688 tons, while the minimum was in 2020 at 5 188 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a drop of 46.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Italy, Poland, and Germany were the main destinations for Czechia's imports of granite building stone in kind, together absorbing 76.0% of total flows. Specifically, Italy accounted for 33.0%, Poland for 28.8%, and Germany for 14.1%.

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

In 2021, Czechia's imported granite building stone volumes registered 3 375 thousand US dollars, representing a 45.0% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 45.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with a drop of 3.2%.

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

Over the period from 2018 to 2021, Italy was the dominant destination for Czechia's imports of granite building stone in value terms, accounting for 70.2% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among a number of smaller markets.

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

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