Plastic sacks and bags market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for plastic sacks and bags showed considerable growth in physical volume from 2018 to 2022, expanding from 72 500 t to a peak of 92 300 t. Market value followed a similar trajectory, rising from $211 million to $303 million over these years.

After reaching its highest point in 2022, the market contracted in 2023, with volume falling to 85 700 t and value dropping to $288 million. A modest volume recovery to 86 700 t occurred in 2024, although the market's value continued its downward adjustment to $281 million that year.

Overall, the period from 2018 to 2024 was characterized by strong growth followed by a correction, resulting in a net market volume increase while the value trend softened after 2022.

Production plastic sacks and bags in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of plastic sacks and bags has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 155.8 million US dollars, marking a sharp increase of 34.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 115.9 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decrease, Czechia's production of plastic sacks and bags has shown an upturn. In 2021, the country produced 49 422 tonnes, representing a rise of 21.5% from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production increased by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The minimum output was in 2020 at 40 684 tonnes, and the largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 4.6%.

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

Exports plastic sacks and bags from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year drop, exported volumes of plastic sacks and bags from Czechia have increased. In 2021, exports stood at 31 862 tonnes, up by 2.5% from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports decreased by 6.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 31 093 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2020, with a drop of 4.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria were the primary markets for Czechia's exports of plastic sacks and bags in volume terms. Germany accounted for 54.7% of exports, Slovakia for 19.4%, and Austria for 4.7%, together representing 78.8% 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

After a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of plastic sacks and bags have increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 97.4 million US dollars, rising by 26.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 17.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.4%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 77.1 million US dollars, and the largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 7.1%.

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

Throughout 2018-2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Austria formed the key group of partners for Czechia's exports of plastic sacks and bags in value terms. Germany represented 47.8% of exports, Slovakia 21.0%, and Austria 4.7%, jointly accounting for 73.6% of total export 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 sacks and bags to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

The volume of plastic sacks and bags imports into Czechia has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, import volume reached 63 817 tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 4.9% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 2.9%, with an annualized rate of 1.0%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 57 417 tonnes, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 7.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2020, with a gain of 5.9%.

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

In the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia were the principal sources for Czechia's imports of plastic sacks and bags in volume terms. Germany accounted for 24.4% of imports, Poland for 20.4%, and Slovakia for 14.9%, together making up 59.7% 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, M $ US

Deliveries of plastic sacks and bags to Czechia have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports totaled 217.9 million US dollars, representing a strong gain of 24.4% year-over-year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 29%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, three main markets—Germany, Poland, and China—together absorbed 54.9% of total imports in value terms of plastic sacks and bags into Czechia.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2021