Polymers of propylene or of other olefins in primary forms market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for propylene and olefin polymers in primary forms showed considerable volatility in volume from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 631 thousand tons, total consumption fell to 551 thousand tons in 2019, then partially recovered to a peak of nearly 700 thousand tons in 2021. The period concluded with a market size of 512 thousand tons in 2024, marking an overall decline over the seven years.

Market value followed a partially different path, peaking at $1.15 billion in 2021 alongside the volume high. Even as volumes contracted after 2021, the market's monetary value remained above $1 billion, suggesting a shift toward higher unit prices or product mix in later years. The surge in 2021 was supported by increases in both domestic production and imports.

Domestic production fluctuated between 336 and 399 thousand tons during this period, while import volumes varied significantly from a high of 634 thousand tons in 2021 to a low of 433 thousand tons in 2024. These trade movements were the primary driver of changes in total market availability from year to year.

Production propylene and other olefin polymers in primary forms in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms has rebounded. In 2021, output reached 682.8 million US dollars, marking a substantial 66.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 18.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 410.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 20.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

After two years of decline, Czechia's production volume of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms has increased. In 2021, the country produced 399.0 thousand tonnes, representing a significant 18.9% rise compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, production grew by 6.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 335.5 thousand tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 7.2%.

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

Exports propylene and other olefin polymers in primary forms from Czechia

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's exports of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms have increased. In 2021, exports reached 333.7 thousand tonnes, a 23.1% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 271.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main buyers of Czech polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms were Poland, Germany, and Slovakia, accounting for 27.9%, 27.6%, and 12.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 67.8% of total exports in kind.

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 drop, Czechia's export volume of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms has increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 583 million US dollars, showing a steep 69.5% rise compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports grew by 28.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 344 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Slovakia were the largest contributors to Czech exports in value terms, accounting for 29.9%, 26.3%, and 12.4% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 68.6% 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 propylene and other olefin polymers in primary forms to Czechia

Imports in kind, K t

Czechia's imports of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports reached 472.4 thousand tonnes, up by 22.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 15.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 472.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the geographical structure of Czech imports in kind was highly diversified. Germany, Slovakia, and Belgium accounted for 22.0%, 11.0%, and 9.8% of imports, respectively, together making up only 42.8% of total flows. The remaining 57.2% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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, Czechia's imports of polymers of propylene or other olefins in primary forms amounted to 1 051 million US dollars, equivalent to a 42.0% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports grew by 21.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 740 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Czech imports in value terms relied on a wide range of partner countries. Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands accounted for 26.9%, 10.6%, and 9.9% of imports, respectively, together taking just 47.4% of total flows.

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

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