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Illuminated signs and name-plates market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for illuminated signs and name-plates contracted sharply from 2018 to 2021, with its value falling from 25 273 тыс. долл. to 11 235 тыс. долл. This downturn coincided with regional economic pressures in Eastern Europe and was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely limited new installations and refurbishment projects across commercial sectors.

A sustained recovery began in 2022, lifting the market to 18 024 тыс. долл. by 2024. This rebound was powered by the global shift toward digital signage and the widespread replacement of older lighting systems with energy-efficient LED technologies, driving demand for modernized illuminated signs.

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, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, unit
  2. 5.2.2. 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 illuminated signs and name-plates in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of illuminated signs and name-plates in Czechia has been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, output was valued at 21 006 thousand US dollars, marking a significant reduction of 14.6% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 44.8%, with an average annual decline of 18.0%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.2%)	(31.0%)	(14.6%)	(18.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports illuminated signs and name-plates from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of illuminated signs and name-plates from Czechia have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2021, Czechia exported 656 tonnes, representing a steep decline of 35.4% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 60.2%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 26.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.9%)	(27.6%)	(35.4%)	(26.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Austria, and Poland were the main markets for Czech exports of illuminated signs and name-plates in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.1% of exports, Austria for 14.8%, and Poland for 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 59.7% of total export flows.

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 exports of illuminated signs and name-plates in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 17 514 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a loss of 7.5% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 23.1%, with an annualized decline of 8.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 28 031 thousand US dollars, which saw an increase of 23.1% from the previous year. In 2020, exports experienced the largest decline of 32.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.1%	(32.5%)	(7.5%)	(8.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2018–2021, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland were the primary buyers of illuminated signs and name-plates from Czechia in value terms. Germany held a 31.2% share of exports, Austria 13.5%, and Switzerland 10.0%. Collectively, these three countries comprised 54.7% of total export value.

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 illuminated signs and name-plates to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of illuminated signs and name-plates in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 360 tonnes, representing a significant decline of 16.2% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 33.2%, with an average annual decline of 12.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 575 tonnes, which saw an increase of 6.4% from the previous year. In 2020, imports experienced the largest decline of 25.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.4%	(25.2%)	(16.2%)	(12.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, China, and Germany were the leading suppliers of illuminated signs and name-plates to Czechia in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 26.4% of imports, China for 22.4%, and Germany for 13.2%. Together, these three countries made up 62.0% of total import volumes.

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

Imports of illuminated signs and name-plates into Czechia in value terms have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports totalled 7 743 thousand US dollars, constituting a strong decline of 17.9% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 22.6%, equating to an annualized rate of decline of 8.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(4.6%)	(17.9%)	(8.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2018–2021, China, Germany, and Slovakia played the leading roles in imports of illuminated signs and name-plates to Czechia in value terms. China held a 23.4% share of imports, Germany 18.4%, and Slovakia 14.5%. Jointly, these three countries accounted for 56.2% of total import flows.

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