Public transport vehicles market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market for public transport vehicles in Czechia began the period with a size of $357 million in 2018, influenced by automakers' increasing collaboration with IT companies, which started to reshape vehicle development and offerings. This shift signaled a longer-term trend toward individual transport forms, contributing to a market contraction to $283 million in 2019.

Market volume then showed volatility, recovering to $344 million in 2020 before dropping to $226 million in 2021. A modest rebound followed in 2022 and 2023, with the market reaching $314 million, though without specific reported drivers during these years.

By 2024, the market expanded sharply to $428 million, coinciding with a 26% year-on-year increase in bus production to 5,651 units, reflecting substantial investment in public transport infrastructure. Looking ahead to 2025, legislative support for electromobility, the rollout of new electric bus models, and a growing network of charging stations reinforced the focus on sustainable public transport solutions.

Production public transport vehicles in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2019, the output of public transport vehicles in Czechia reached its highest value at 981.7 million US dollars. This was followed by a slight decline to 973.6 million US dollars in 2020, representing a decrease of 0.8%. In 2021, production stood at 975.7 million US dollars, marking a modest recovery of 0.2% from the previous year.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

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

Exports public transport vehicles from Czechia

Exports in kind, unit

The export market for public transport vehicles in Czechia showed significant volatility from 2019 to 2021. In 2019, exports peaked at 10,193 units, but then dropped sharply by 52.9% to 4,801 units in 2020. In 2021, exports rebounded to 5,341 units, an increase of 11.2% compared to 2020. Overall, the difference between the highest and lowest points was 2.1 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

From 2018 to 2021, France, Germany, and Italy were the top destinations for Czech exports of public transport vehicles in terms of volume. France accounted for 44.6% of exports, Germany for 16.5%, and Italy for 11.7%. Together, these three countries made up 72.8% 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

Export values for public transport vehicles from Czechia fluctuated between 2018 and 2021. In 2019, exports reached their highest point at 860.1 million US dollars, but fell by 9.5% to 778.8 million US dollars in 2020. In 2021, exports recovered to 852.9 million US dollars, a 9.5% increase from the previous year. Over the entire period, exports grew by 8.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

In value terms, France, Germany, and Italy were the key partners for Czech exports of public transport vehicles from 2018 to 2021. France contributed 32.7% of export value, Germany 17.3%, and Italy 15.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 65.3% 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 public transport vehicles to Czechia

Imports in kind, unit

Imports of public transport vehicles into Czechia experienced notable swings from 2019 to 2021. In 2020, imports surged to 3,751 units, a 206.7% increase from the previous year, marking the peak. However, in 2021, imports plummeted by 76.0% to 902 units, the lowest point in the period. The difference between the highest and lowest values was 4.2 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2021, unit

From 2018 to 2021, Austria, Germany, and Poland were the leading suppliers of public transport vehicles to Czechia in terms of volume. Austria accounted for 35.8% of imports, Germany for 24.9%, and Poland for 12.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 72.7% of total import volume.

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

Imports of public transport vehicles into Czechia declined for three consecutive years from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, imports amounted to 103.3 million US dollars, a sharp drop of 30.8% compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 39%, with an average annual decline of 15.2%.

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

In value terms, Poland, Turkey, and Germany were the main suppliers of public transport vehicles to Czechia from 2018 to 2021. Poland accounted for 34.1% of import value, Turkey for 23.6%, and Germany for 18.3%. Collectively, these three countries made up 76.0% 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