Plastic office or school supplies market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, production of plastic office and school supplies in Czechia fell from 17 673 t to 11 856 t, with market volume moving between 10 035 t and 8 314 t. The market during these years was characterized by strong domestic players such as CENTROPEN and KOEXIMPO, alongside brands like KEYROAD, KOH-I-NOOR HARDTMUTH, and Pilot, which invested in innovation and marketing to follow global trends and meet consumer demand for varied designs and colors.

Starting in 2021, the industry placed growing emphasis on ecology and sustainability, with manufacturers increasingly adopting recycled materials, eco-friendly packaging, and new technologies to comply with emerging ESG standards and stricter environmental regulations. This shift towards greener products and processes occurred alongside a continued decline in production, which dropped to 7 927 t by 2023, while market volume contracted sharply to 5 131 t in the same year.

In 2024, VOLF office supplies reinforced its market position by launching a new catalogue featuring innovations in school, office, and creative products, as Pilot retained its advertising leadership. By 2025, new legislation was announced requiring schools to provide menstrual products from 2026, potentially influencing the school supplies segment. The market also saw HIT OFFICE become a leader in archival and office supplies, all within a broader industry context of mounting pressure to meet ecological norms and implement circular systems.

Production plastic office or school supplies in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Czechia's production of plastic office or school supplies rebounded in 2021. The output was valued at 34 398 thousand US dollars, representing a significant 16.3% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 24.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 9.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 29 584 thousand US dollars, with the largest year-on-year drop of 22.1% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of reduction, Czechia's production of plastic office or school supplies increased in 2021. The country produced 12 599 tonnes, marking a moderate 6.3% rise from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production fell by 28.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 10.7%. The minimum output was in 2020 at 11 856 tonnes, with the steepest decline of 23.2% also recorded that year.

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

Exports plastic office or school supplies from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of losses, Czechia's exports of plastic office or school supplies grew in 2021. Exports reached 9 021 tonnes, showing a solid 18.1% increase from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 27.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 7 639 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 22.1% drop.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and France remained the top buyers of plastic office or school supplies from Czechia. Germany accounted for 37.7% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 9.8%, and France for 7.6%. Together, these three countries represented 55.1% of total exports in kind during this period.

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 a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of plastic office or school supplies increased in 2021. The export value totaled 48 572 thousand US dollars, up 17.2% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 41 458 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019 with a 14.5% drop.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, three key markets—Germany, Slovakia, and Austria—collectively absorbed 63.5% of the total export value of plastic office or school supplies from Czechia.

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 office or school supplies to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decrease, Czechia's imports of plastic office or school supplies saw a slight uptick in 2021. Imports amounted to 4 108 tonnes, showing minimal change from the 4 097 tonnes recorded in 2020. From 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 14.2%, averaging an annual decline of 5.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 4 097 tonnes, with the largest decline of 7.9% also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and Germany consistently led as the top sources for Czechia's imports of plastic office or school supplies in kind. China accounted for 21.6% of imports, Poland for 19.7%, and Germany for 15.2%. Together, these three countries made up 56.6% 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

Czechia's imports of plastic office or school supplies increased for the third consecutive year in 2021. The import value rose by 5.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 13.5%, averaging an annual increase of 4.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and China consistently held the top positions in Czechia's import structure by value. Slovakia accounted for 26.5% of imports in value terms, Germany for 19.1%, and China for 15.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 61.2% 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