Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Czech market for plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork experienced notable shifts. Initially supported by strong European plastics production and high demand from the automotive industry, the market grew to 137.0 million USD in 2019. This increase was primarily driven by the ongoing trend of replacing metal parts with plastics in vehicle manufacturing to reduce weight and emissions, which boosted demand for specialized components. The following year, the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the plastics injection molding sector, leading to a slight contraction in market volume to 130.9 million USD in 2020.

Regulatory changes marked the period from 2021 to 2022. The enactment of the European Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive in 2021 introduced new restrictions and labeling requirements for certain plastic products, coinciding with a market decline to 110.7 million USD. However, in 2022, the market recovered to 138.6 million USD. This rebound was fueled by the continued adoption of plastics in automotive design for lightweighting and meeting environmental standards, even as Czech law implemented the SUP Directive with bans on specific single-use items and extended producer responsibility.

Following the recovery, the market volume contracted in subsequent years, falling to 124.7 million USD in 2023 and further to 112.7 million USD in 2024.

Production plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After a two-year decline, Czechia's production of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork increased in value. In 2021, output was valued at 137.0 million US dollars, marking a robust 10.1% rise compared to the previous year. However, between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 13.4%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.7%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 12.1%, with the lowest value recorded in 2020 at 124.4 million US dollars.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork production in Czechia declined for the third consecutive year in volume terms. In 2021, 32,504 tonnes were produced, representing a 3.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's export volumes of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork increased. In 2021, exports reached 19,409 tonnes, up by 8.5% compared to the previous year. However, from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 29.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 24.0%, and the lowest value was in 2020 at 17,885 tonnes.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the key destinations for Czechia's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in volume terms. Germany accounted for 42.8% of exports, Slovakia for 26.2%, and Poland for 6.2%, together representing 75.3% 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

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork increased in value. In 2021, export value stood at 251.2 million US dollars, showing a notable 12.4% improvement compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 31.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 11.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 25.7%, with the minimum value recorded in 2020 at 223.5 million US dollars.

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

In the period from 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the main destinations for Czechia's exports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in value terms. Germany contributed 47.4% of exports, Slovakia 12.6%, and Poland 7.5%, together accounting for 67.5% 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 plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year drop, Czechia's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork increased in volume. In 2021, import volume amounted to 20,888 tonnes, indicating a slight 1.3% rise year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 27.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 16.5%, which was also the year with the lowest value at 20,611 tonnes.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the leading sources for Czechia's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in volume terms were Germany, Slovakia, and Poland. Germany accounted for 53.2% of imports, Slovakia for 13.6%, and Poland for 8.3%, jointly making up 75.1% 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

Czechia's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork declined for the third consecutive year in value terms. In 2021, imports totalled 224.8 million US dollars, which is 2.3% less than the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Over the years 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and China were the biggest contributors to Czechia's imports of plastic fittings for furniture and coachwork in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.0% of imports, Poland for 9.0%, and China for 8.3%, together representing 65.3% 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