Organic solvents and paint removers market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for organic solvents and paint removers in Czechia contracted in volume, falling from 13 815 t to 11 098 t. This decline was primarily driven by the tightening of EU legislation that limited the permissible content of organic solvents in paint materials and enforced stricter volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards, compelling producers to reformulate products and adjust manufacturing processes. The continued regulatory pressure in 2019, coupled with a growing industrial preference for environmentally friendly solvents, further constrained the market. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted global supply chains for raw materials, leading to temporary shortages and a deeper reduction in market volume.

The market recovered to 12 106 t in 2021, a 9% increase from the previous year. This rebound was fueled by the development and market launch of new, eco-friendly solvents with improved solubility and lower toxicity, which responded to both regulatory demands and changing industrial preferences. The ongoing push to reduce VOC emissions stimulated product innovation and adaptation. In the following years, including 2022, the market continued to be shaped by international agreements on plastic pollution and the further tightening of local environmental standards, which affected packaging requirements and recycling practices for solvent-based products.

Production organic solvents and paint removers in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Czechia's production of organic solvents and paint removers rebounded in 2021. The output value reached 8 414 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 17.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 3.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 7 189 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 10.8% drop.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of decline, Czechia's production of organic solvents and paint removers increased in 2021. The country produced 4 005 tonnes, representing an 11.9% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production decreased by 10.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 3 579 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 17.0%.

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

Exports organic solvents and paint removers from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia exported 5 150 tonnes of organic solvents and paint removers, representing a significant 45.8% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 47.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2020 with a 14.7% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Hungary remained the primary buyers of Czech organic solvents and paint removers by volume. Slovakia accounted for 40.2% of exports, Poland for 13.0%, and Hungary for 9.1%. Together, these three countries represented 62.3% of total export volumes.

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

In 2021, Czechia's exports of organic solvents and paint removers reached 15 374 thousand US dollars, showing a steep 35.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 40.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 with an 18.1% decrease.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Slovakia, Poland, and Germany continued to be the main markets for Czech exports of organic solvents and paint removers by value. Slovakia accounted for 41.2% of export value, Poland for 10.9%, and Germany for 9.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 61.3% of total export value.

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

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

Imports organic solvents and paint removers to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia imported 13 252 tonnes of organic solvents and paint removers, marking a strong 19.9% year-over-year improvement. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 3.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 051 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 15.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Italy together accounted for 72.3% of Czechia's total imports of organic solvents and paint removers by volume.

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

Following two years of decline, Czechia's imports of organic solvents and paint removers increased in 2021. Import value totaled 40 053 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a sharp 29.0% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 9.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 31 041 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.5%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, the Netherlands, and Slovakia formed the core of Czechia's imports of organic solvents and paint removers by value. Germany accounted for 48.4% of import value, the Netherlands for 9.6%, and Slovakia for 8.6%. Together, these three countries represented 66.5% 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