Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone began the period with relative stability, as market volume remained around 4.5 million tons in 2018 and 2019. Available factors for these years indicated no significant legislative changes, entry of new players, or shifts in consumer preferences, with traditional applications in construction and agriculture continuing to drive consumption. A moderate contraction to 4.2 million tons occurred in 2020, though the noted factors did not specify direct causes linked to broader events such as the pandemic.

Market volume then rose notably to a peak of 4.8 million tons in 2021, marking the highest level in the observed period. Subsequently, the market contracted, falling to 3.7 million tons in 2023 and 3.5 million tons in 2024. In value terms, the market reached its highest point at 87.1 million USD in 2023 before decreasing to 77.5 million USD in 2024, suggesting changes in prices or product mix during the latter years.

By 2025, industry factors highlighted the resilience of the precious stones segment, which includes anhydrite and other calcareous stones, with continued stable demand in traditional design and construction applications.

Production gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone in Czechia was valued at 65 918 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.8% increase compared to the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

In 2021, Czechia produced 4 509 thousand tons of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone, representing a 7.9% year-over-year growth. From 2020 to 2021, production rose by 2.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.8%. The most significant decline occurred in 2020, when production fell by 5.5%.

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

Exports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, cross-border shipments of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone from Czechia declined. In 2021, export volume totaled 383.3 thousand tons, a 6.9% decrease from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The peak was recorded in 2020 at 412.0 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 16.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany and Slovakia were the primary buyers of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone from Czechia, together accounting for 89.9% of total exports in volume. Other destinations each held relatively small shares.

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

Following a two-year upward trend, cross-border shipments of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone from Czechia declined. In 2021, Czechia exported 7 720 thousand US dollars worth of these materials, a 0.7% decrease year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 36.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 11.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 772 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 34.5%.

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

Over the period 2018 to 2021, Germany and Slovakia dominated as buyers of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone from Czechia in value terms, together representing 83.8% of total exports. Other destinations each contributed relatively minor shares.

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

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

Imports gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone into Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 625.8 thousand tons, reflecting a sharp rise of 32.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 34.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 400.5 thousand tons, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia and Germany were the dominant sources for imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone into Czechia in volume, together accounting for 83.8% of total flows. Other origins each made smaller individual contributions.

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

Czechia's imports of gypsum, anhydrite, and limestone increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, import value reached 17 868 thousand US dollars, showing a substantial increase of 26.5% over the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 32.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 116 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.0%.

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

In the period 2018 to 2021, the import structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on Germany, which accounted for 75.2% of total flows. Other trading partners made up the remainder.

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

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