PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for polyamides PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 showed considerable volatility in volume from 2018 to 2024. Market size started at 71 179 t in 2018, declined over the next two years to 63 301 t in 2020, then recovered to 67 026 t in 2021. A sharp contraction followed in 2022 to 60 890 t, before a strong rebound to 69 461 t in 2023. The market softened slightly to 67 462 t in 2024, with imports consistently supplying the vast majority of material.

By 2025, the European regulatory landscape began shaping demand dynamics, notably through the EU's Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation mandating the rollout of electric vehicle charging points. This policy drives increased consumption of polyamides, especially polyamide 6 and glass-fiber-reinforced PA 6.6, for applications in automotive components and electrical insulation due to their required mechanical and thermal properties.

Production PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 rebounded. In 2021, output reached 8 678 thousand US dollars, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 65.5%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 31.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.5%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2020 at 5 244 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 18.5% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Market performance showed notable fluctuations during this period. Production volumes hit their lowest point in 2020 at 2 663 tonnes, with the largest decline of 15.1% recorded that year. In 2021, output surged to 5 641 tonnes of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612, marking a substantial year-over-year increase of 111.8%. The peak in 2021 was 2.1 times higher than the 2020 low.

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

Exports PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 began to recover. In 2021, export volume reached 8 934 tonnes, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 4.8%. However, over the broader period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 57.4%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 24.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2020 at 8 527 tonnes, while the largest decline of 49.1% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland formed the core of Czechia's export markets in volume terms. Germany accounted for 33.3% of exports, Slovakia for 29.8%, and Poland for 7.3%. Together, these three countries represented 70.4% 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, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in value terms showed improvement. In 2021, exports registered 28.9 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 35.7%. Despite this recent growth, exports decreased by 12.2% over the period from 2018 to 2021, equating to an annualized decline of 4.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 21.3 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 23.4% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the main markets for Czechia's exports in value terms. Germany held a 35.6% share, Slovakia 15.1%, and Poland 8.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 58.9% 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 PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610 and PA612 to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in volume terms started to rise. In 2021, imports stood at 70 319 tonnes, marking a slight uptick of 1.7% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 21.1%, which corresponds to an annualized decline of 7.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 69 165 tonnes, while the largest decline of 18.4% occurred in 2019.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and Belgium remained the primary suppliers of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 to Czechia in volume terms. Germany accounted for 57.6% of imports, Italy for 6.9%, and Belgium for 5.8%. Together, these three countries formed 70.3% 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, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, Czechia's imports of PA6, PA11, PA12, PA66, PA69, PA610, and PA612 in value terms increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 296.2 million US dollars, up by 36.7% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 4.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 216.7 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 21.5% also occurring that year.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands continued to be the leading sources for Czechia's imports in value terms. Germany held a 53.9% share, Belgium 6.8%, and the Netherlands 6.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 67.0% 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