Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for non-reinforced, non-laminated polyethylene sheets in Czechia grew slightly from 146.8 thousand tons to 148.8 thousand tons, supported by accelerating demand for consumer goods and packaging. This trend was abruptly reversed in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp drop to 124.6 thousand tons, disrupting industrial activity and supply chains.

After the initial pandemic shock, the market continued to contract, reaching 112.4 thousand tons by 2023. This prolonged decline was primarily driven by EU legislative pressures favoring recycling and circular economy principles, along with growing consumer preference for environmentally sustainable alternatives, which reduced demand for conventional PE sheets. By 2024, the market stabilized at 112.6 thousand tons.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following two years of decline, Czechia's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets rebounded. In 2021, output reached 187.2 million US dollars, marking a sharp 27.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 146.4 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.6% drop.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of decline, Czechia's production volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets increased. In 2021, 71 211 tonnes were produced, up 10.2% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 7.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 64 624 tonnes, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 9.7%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of decline, Czechia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets increased. In 2021, exports reached 72.1 thousand tonnes, representing a 19.3% advance compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 60.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.8% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (22.6% of exports in kind), Poland (14.4%), and Slovakia (13.4%) formed the main group of destinations for Czechia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets, together accounting for 50.4% 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, M $ US

Czechia's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports came to 235.9 million US dollars, showing a 44.2% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 54.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 143.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 6.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the country breakdown of exports in value terms was scattered: Germany (20.6% of exports in value terms), Slovakia (12.8%), and Poland (10.9%) together accounted for just 44.4% of total flows, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of reduction, cross-border shipments of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Czechia increased. In 2021, imports totalled 120.8 thousand tonnes, showing no significant change compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 14.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 120.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline also occurring that year at 14.0%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany (27.7% of imports in kind), Poland (23.7%), and Slovakia (12.7%) remained the key sources for imports, together taking 64.1% 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, M $ US

Following two years of decline, shipments of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Czechia from abroad increased. In 2021, imports stood at 329.7 million US dollars, indicating an abrupt 38.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 21.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 237.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 8.0% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany (28.2% of imports in value terms), Poland (13.5%), and Slovakia (13.1%) formed the main group of sources for imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Czechia, with a combined share of 54.8% 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