Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the market volume for plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Czechia grew from 14.7 thousand t to 17.0 thousand t, driven by increased interest in modern and technically efficient solutions for water supply and heating systems. However, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused a sharp contraction to 11.0 thousand t, disrupting supply chains and reducing demand.

In 2021, the market recovered to 13.3 thousand t, supported by the adoption of new materials such as PP-RCT and PE 100 RC, which enhanced the quality and durability of fittings. Yet, in 2022, the enactment of the law restricting single-use plastics and new technical regulations for pressure equipment increased the regulatory burden, coinciding with a drop in market volume to 11.0 thousand t.

In the following years, market volume continued a moderate rise, reaching 12.7 thousand t in 2024, while the market value stabilized at around $143 million in 2023 before declining to $132 million in 2024.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Czechia rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 66 899 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 26.1% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 53 036 thousand US dollars, following the largest decline of 8.1% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year downturn, Czechia's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes saw an uptick. In 2021, the country produced 6 004 tonnes, up by 15.5% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, overall production decreased by 2.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.9%. The lowest output was in 2020 at 5 199 tonnes, after the most substantial drop of 15.3% occurred in 2019.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Czechia declined. In 2021, exports totaled 8 424 tonnes, a decrease of 2.0% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 8.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 2.9%. The peak was reached in 2020 at 8 597 tonnes, with the largest increase of 8.5% also recorded that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Russia were the primary destinations for Czech exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in volume terms. Germany accounted for 20.4% of exports, Slovakia for 19.6%, and Russia for 13.1%, together making up 53.1% 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, M $ US

Exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Czechia grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, export value reached 102.1 million US dollars, showing a sharp rise of 32.8% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports increased by 40.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 72.1 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 1.0% occurred.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the distribution of export values was relatively dispersed. Germany held 18.4% of the export value, Slovakia 15.5%, and Russia 12.0%, together accounting for 46.0% 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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes into Czechia amounted to 15 693 tonnes, representing a 9.2% increase from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 3.6%, averaging an annual decline of 1.2%. The lowest volume was in 2020 at 14 375 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 19 643 tonnes. The largest decline of 26.8% happened in 2020, following the biggest increase of 20.7% in 2019.

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

During 2018-2021, Germany, Poland, and France were the key sources for imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes into Czechia in volume terms. Germany contributed 44.4% of imports, Poland 12.3%, and France 7.6%, together representing 64.3% 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

In 2021, imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes into Czechia were valued at 186.3 million US dollars, an 18.8% increase year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 3.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 156.8 million US dollars, when the largest decline of 12.9% occurred.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and France were the leading sources for imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes into Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 47.4% of import value, Italy for 6.7%, and France for 6.3%, together comprising 60.5% 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