Plastic household articles and hygienic or toilet articles market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for plastic household and hygienic articles grew from 40.3 million USD in 2018 to 47.9 million USD in 2021. This increase was primarily driven by heightened consumer demand for hygiene products during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which boosted market volume. In 2021, a reclassification of household consumer goods broadened the market's statistical scope, further contributing to the recorded growth. During this period, manufacturers also responded to rising consumer interest in sustainable products, with major players like Henkel increasing the use of recycled plastic in packaging.

Starting in 2022, the implementation of the Act on Limiting the Impact of Selected Plastic Products (Law No. 243/2022) banned specific single-use plastic items and introduced strict labeling rules for hygienic articles. This regulatory shift, combined with extended producer responsibility requirements, led to a significant market contraction, with volume falling to 35.9 million USD in 2023 and 15.6 million USD in 2024. New hygiene decrees for facilities like kindergartens and updated construction regulations further altered product specifications, while consumer preferences continued to favor eco-friendly alternatives, reshaping the market landscape under regulatory pressure.

Production plastic household and hygienic articles in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of plastic household and hygienic articles in Czechia has increased for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 39 563 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 5.7% gain compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 6.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 35 928 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 3.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Production of plastic household and hygienic articles in Czechia has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Czechia produced 7 195 tonnes of these items, reflecting a modest 4.2% year-over-year increase. From 2018 to 2021, production expanded by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Exports plastic household and hygienic articles from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes of plastic household and hygienic articles from Czechia have declined for the second year in a row. In 2021, exports stood at 13 307 tonnes, down 4.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 27.9%, with a compound annual decline of 10.3%. The peak was in 2019 at 19 668 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.5%. The sharpest drop occurred in 2020, with a 29.1% decrease.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the main destinations for Czech exports of plastic household and hygienic articles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.5% of exports, Slovakia for 24.3%, and Poland for 5.7%, together making up 66.4% 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

Cross-border shipments of plastic household and hygienic articles from Czechia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, Czechia exported 88 642 thousand US dollars worth of these goods, showing a strong 12.0% improvement over the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 33.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.2%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Belgium remained the key partners for Czech exports in value terms. Germany held a 44.1% share, Slovakia 14.8%, and Belgium 6.1%, collectively accounting for 65.0% 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 plastic household and hygienic articles to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of plastic household and hygienic articles into Czechia have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, Czechia imported 13 871 tonnes of these items, marking a modest 7.6% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 3.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 13 871 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 20.1%. The biggest increase occurred in 2020, with a 20.2% jump.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, China, and Germany were the principal suppliers of plastic household and hygienic articles to Czechia in volume terms. Poland accounted for 26.6% of imports, China for 18.3%, and Germany for 14.9%, together making up 59.8% 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, K $ US

Import value of plastic household and hygienic articles into Czechia has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 96 943 thousand US dollars, up 18.6% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 39.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and China formed the main cluster of markets for Czech imports in value terms. Poland accounted for 21.0% of imports, Germany for 17.8%, and China for 17.7%, collectively representing 56.6% 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