Narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive excluding labels, badges and similar articles market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Czech market for narrow woven fabrics showed considerable fluctuation. After growing to 36.3 million dollars in 2019, it contracted sharply by 27% to 26.5 million dollars in 2020, a drop primarily driven by the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of global textile supply chains. The market rebounded strongly in 2021, expanding by 33% to 35.1 million dollars as supply chains stabilized and economic activity resumed.

Throughout this period, the regulatory landscape for textile labeling evolved significantly. Czech law (Act No. 634/1992) and EU Regulation No. 1007/2011, which mandate clear labeling of material composition, were consistently enforced. This was followed by new EU product safety rules coming into effect around 2022, requiring more precise and transparent information on labels. These regulatory shifts continually influenced manufacturing and distribution practices for narrow fabrics.

Market dynamics were further shaped by changing material trends and consumer preferences. A growing interest in fabric certifications like Öko-Tex and increased pressure for sustainable materials emerged around 2020-2022, affecting production specifications. This period also saw a trend towards using a wider variety of warp and weft materials to achieve specific fabric properties, diversifying the product range available.

Production narrow woven fabrics in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 15 167 thousand US dollars, marking a 17.9% rise from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 693 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 4.0%.

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

Exports narrow woven fabrics from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased. In 2021, export volume totaled 5 454 tonnes, representing a dramatic 25.8% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 14.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 4 337 tonnes, which also experienced the largest drop of 23.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three principal markets—Germany, Slovakia, and Poland—together accounted for 64.4% of Czechia's total exports in kind of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles).

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 fall, Czechia's exports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased. In 2021, export value totaled 46 722 thousand US dollars, indicating an 11.3% gain compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 17.1%, with a compound annual decline of 6.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 41 969 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 20.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (41.9% of exports in value terms), Slovakia (7.9%), and Austria (6.4%) made the biggest contributions to Czechia's exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 56.2% of total 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 narrow woven fabrics to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Czechia's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 6 262 tonnes, down by 2.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 37.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 194 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 1.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 36.7%.

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

In 2018–2021, the leading destinations for imports in kind of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) to Czechia were Germany (46.1% of imports in kind), Spain (11.8%), and Belgium (7.8%), which jointly accounted for 65.7% of total flows.

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

After a two-year decline, Czechia's imports of narrow woven fabrics and narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by adhesive (excluding labels, badges, and similar articles) increased. In 2021, import value totaled 66 692 thousand US dollars, marking a robust 20.0% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 9.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 55 555 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 19.0%.

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

Throughout 2018–2021, Germany (44.8% of imports in value terms), Belgium (8.3%), and China (5.9%) remained the key partners in Czechia's imports in value terms, together accounting for 58.9% of total flows.

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

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