Plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles began the period at 26 019 tons in 2018, supported by record-high plastics production in Europe which bolstered supply. However, volume plunged to 12 543 tons in 2019 following the adoption of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive (EU 2019/904), which initiated legislative restrictions on disposable plastic items. A recovery to 17 670 tons occurred in 2020 as the market gradually rebounded from the initial shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, aided by a growing government focus on green public procurement policies.

Market volume expanded sharply to 25 758 tons in 2021, the year the SUP Directive entered into force, banning specific single-use plastic products like cutlery and plates. New labeling rules for single-use plastic items and mounting pressure to incorporate recycled plastics created a shifting regulatory landscape. The decline to 23 438 tons in 2022 was driven by the full implementation of the Czech national law No. 243/2022 Coll., which prohibited the production and sale of selected single-use plastic items from October 1, 2022, and introduced extended producer responsibilities.

Following the enactment of the ban, the market volume saw a further slight contraction to 22 415 tons in 2023, then rose to 24 753 tons in 2024, indicating market adjustment and stabilization under the new regulatory framework.

Production plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

After a two-year decline, production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in Czechia increased in 2021. The output was valued at 55 157 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 32.7%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 41 557 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 27.6%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Following a two-year decline, production of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in Czechia increased in 2021. A total of 11 614 tonnes were produced, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 50.4%. Between 2018 and 2021, production grew by 28.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.8%. The lowest production level was in 2020 at 7 720 tonnes, with the largest decline recorded in 2019 at 12.7%.

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

Exports plastic tableware, kitchenware and household articles from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia exported 21 945 tonnes of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles, representing a slight increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 26.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 21 789 tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 30 015 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 27.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland were the core markets for Czech exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.6% of exports, Slovakia for 24.7%, and Poland for 5.8%, together representing 62.0% 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

Czechia's exports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the second consecutive year in 2021, totaling 156.6 million US dollars, which reflects a robust uptick of 15.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 124.7 million US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 3.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and Poland remained the main buyers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles from Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.2% of exports, Slovakia for 18.9%, and Poland for 6.1%, jointly forming 63.2% 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 tableware, kitchenware and household articles to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles into Czechia increased in 2021, reaching 36 088 tonnes, up by 13.7% from the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 23.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 31 739 tonnes, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 26.2%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Poland, Germany, and China were the largest sources of imports in volume terms for plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles into Czechia, together accounting for 54.2% 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

Czechia's imports of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles increased for the third consecutive year in 2021, with the import volume amounting to 206.6 million US dollars, reflecting a solid year-over-year increase of 22.9%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 29.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, China, Poland, and Germany continued to be the main suppliers of plastic tableware, kitchenware, and household articles to Czechia in value terms. China accounted for 20.2% of imports, Poland for 19.2%, and Germany for 18.2%, jointly forming 57.7% 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