Linear acting hydraulic cylinders market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for linear acting hydraulic cylinders experienced significant volatility from 2018 to 2020. A sharp rise to 114.9 million USD in 2019 was underpinned by extensive research and development at Czech technical universities, which improved the precision and dynamic performance of hydraulic motors, bolstering their appeal in demanding applications. Conversely, the market contracted to 85.2 million USD in 2020 as industrial users increasingly considered electric linear drives a viable alternative for automation, agriculture, and construction tasks.

Recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 109.6 million USD, driven by the spin‑off of several drive technology manufacturers from larger corporations—enabling a sharper focus on new linear and rotary drive products—and the wider integration of compact mechatronic drive units. Market value remained stable near 109 million USD in 2022 amid the introduction of new, cost‑effective gear motor types and greater automation of hydraulic pump control. Growth resumed in 2023, lifting the market to 126.0 million USD, even as domestic production in physical terms began to soften. By 2024, the market value declined to 110.3 million USD while the physical volume expanded to 5.4 million units, as domestic production fell sharply.

Production linear acting hydraulic cylinders in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

In 2021, the output of linear acting hydraulic cylinders in Czechia was valued at 95 699 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.6% decrease from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.1%, which translates to an average annual increase of 2.0%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 80 462 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 97 613 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline, at 17.6%, was observed in 2020.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

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

Exports linear acting hydraulic cylinders from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of linear acting hydraulic cylinders from Czechia rose for the second year in a row in 2021, reaching 2 746 thousand units—a modest increase of 9.1% compared to 2020. However, over the four-year span from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 45.6%, averaging an annual decline of 18.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 2 270 thousand units, which also saw the sharpest drop of 55.0%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a 10.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Denmark, and Austria consistently dominated Czechia's exports of linear acting hydraulic cylinders in kind, collectively accounting for 51.0% of the total export 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

Czechia's exports of linear acting hydraulic cylinders in value terms continued to grow for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 64 997 thousand US dollars—a substantial 29.7% increase from the year before. Despite this recent uptick, exports over the 2018–2021 period declined by 3.1%, with an average annual decrease of 1.0%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 44 281 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the most significant decline of 34.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Denmark, and Austria remained the top destinations for Czechia's exports of linear acting hydraulic cylinders in value terms. Germany led with 46.8% of exports, followed by Denmark at 8.2% and Austria at 5.2%, together making up 60.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports linear acting hydraulic cylinders to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2021, Czechia imported 6 847 thousand units of linear acting hydraulic cylinders, a sharp increase of 38.1% from the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports surged by 65.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 18.4%. The largest decline in imports was recorded in 2020, with a 13.0% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, K unit

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United States, and Poland were the main sources of linear acting hydraulic cylinders imported into Czechia in kind. Germany contributed 33.6% of imports, the United States 26.0%, and Poland 5.9%, together representing 65.5% of total import volumes.

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 linear acting hydraulic cylinders in value terms reached 78 939 thousand US dollars in 2021, up by 43.9% compared to the previous year. Over the 2018–2021 period, imports increased by 44.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. The most notable decline occurred in 2020, with an 11.0% decrease.

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

During 2018–2021, Germany, the United States, and Poland served as the primary suppliers of linear acting hydraulic cylinders to Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.6% of imports, the United States for 22.0%, and Poland for 4.1%, collectively making up 64.7% of total import value.

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

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