Earlier Report Observations
The Czech market for orthopaedic and fracture appliances more than doubled in value from $46.7 million in 2018 to $96.7 million in 2024. This sustained expansion was initially supported by an aging population and growing consumer preference for comfortable devices aiding home care and rehabilitation.
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 acted as a significant catalyst, sharply increasing demand for home healthcare devices and accelerating a permanent shift to online sales channels. Subsequent growth was reinforced by the adoption of new minimally invasive surgical techniques in Czech hospitals, which spurred need for modern appliances, and by legislative changes in 2022, including amendments to VAT rules and the public health insurance law.
Market growth continued through 2023 and 2024, supported by persistent demographic trends, ongoing competition from a growing number of market players, and consumer focus on ergonomic products for an active lifestyle.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
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4.1.1. In value
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Czechia
- 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
- 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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5.1. Production in Czechia
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/kg
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production orthopaedic and fracture appliances in Czechia
In value, 2018-2021, K $ US
In 2019, the output of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in Czechia reached its peak at 38 740 K $ US. This was followed by a decline to 34 916 K $ US in 2020, representing a significant drop of 9.9%. In 2021, production rebounded to 37 885 K $ US, marking an 8.5% increase compared to the previous year.
Annual dynamics of production in Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 0.7% | (9.9%) | 8.5% | (0.5%) |
Exports orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Czechia
Exports in kind, t
Exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances from Czechia have been declining for three consecutive years. In 2021, export volumes stood at 438 t, which is an 11.4% decrease from 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 42.7%, averaging an annual decline of 16.9%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (1.6%) | (34.3%) | (11.4%) | (16.9%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Italy were the primary markets for Czech exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in volume terms. Germany accounted for 54.3% of exports, France for 16.6%, and Italy for 10.5%, collectively making up 81.5% of 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
After two years of decline, the value of orthopaedic and fracture appliances exported from Czechia increased in 2021, reaching 29 625 K $ US, an 8.3% rise from the previous year. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export values decreased by 14.6%, with an average annual decline of 5.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 27 349 K $ US, which saw the largest drop of 21.0%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (0.2%) | (21.0%) | 8.3% | (5.1%) |
Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Slovakia, and France were the key partners for Czech exports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms. Germany held a 28.7% share, Slovakia 25.7%, and France 11.6%, together accounting for 66.0% 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 orthopaedic and fracture appliances to Czechia
Imports in kind, t
Import volumes of orthopaedic and fracture appliances into Czechia showed notable fluctuations from 2018 to 2021. In 2019, imports peaked at 1 491 t, but then dropped sharply to 706 t in 2020, a decline of 52.7%. This was followed by a slight recovery to 712 t in 2021, a 0.9% increase from 2020. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 93.0% rise.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 93.0% | (52.7%) | 0.9% | (2.7%) |
From 2018 to 2021, China, Italy, and Germany were the main sources of orthopaedic and fracture appliance imports into Czechia in volume terms. China contributed 27.9% of imports, Italy 22.6%, and Germany 15.1%, together comprising 65.6% of total import 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
The value of orthopaedic and fracture appliances imported into Czechia has increased for three consecutive years. In 2021, imports totaled 55 837 K $ US, reflecting a robust 11.7% growth compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, import values rose by 30.2%, averaging an annual increase of 9.2%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | 4.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 9.2% |
In the 2018-2021 period, Switzerland, the United States, and Germany were the primary sources for Czech imports of orthopaedic and fracture appliances in value terms. Switzerland accounted for 21.4% of imports, the United States for 18.8%, and Germany for 18.0%, together making up 58.2% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021
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