Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for reinforced flexible plastic tubes and hoses showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024, with volume reaching 19 669 t in 2024 after fluctuating between 13 365 t and 17 661 t in prior years. This period was characterized by steady innovation in materials and construction, such as multi-layer and reinforced hoses that enhanced durability and performance, supporting a gradual shift from metal to plastic systems in applications like automotive and water distribution.

Market growth in 2019 and the strong rebound in 2021 followed the material advances and a recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which had temporarily suppressed demand in 2020. Legislative actions, including the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive adopted in 2019 and its transposition into Czech law in 2022, introduced bans on certain disposable plastics and new labeling obligations. These regulations prompted manufacturers to focus on higher-quality, environmentally friendly products, while also introducing compliance costs that contributed to a market contraction in 2022.

The market recovered from the 2022 dip, posting growth in 2023 and 2024 as leading domestic producers like D PLAST and FV Plast modernized their production capacities. During this period, new product generations such as aramid-reinforced pre-insulated pipes (NRG FibreFlex) were launched, offering higher temperature and pressure resistance and further diversifying the range of solutions available on the market.

Production reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

After two years of decline, Czechia's production of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses increased in 2021. Output reached 108.6 million US dollars, marking a 12.7% rise compared to the previous year. However, looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production overall decreased by 9.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest point was in 2020, with production valued at 96.4 million US dollars, and the sharpest drop occurred that same year at 16.4%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Reinforced flexible tubes and hoses production in Czechia fell for the second year in a row in 2021. The country produced 11 845 tonnes, a 2.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, production dropped by 15.7%, averaging a 5.5% annual decline. The highest output was in 2019 at 15 557 tonnes, with the largest decrease of 22.3% recorded in 2020 and the biggest increase of 10.7% in 2019.

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

Exports reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Czechia declined for the second consecutive year in 2021. Shipments totaled 7 495 tonnes, down 7.6% from 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports fell by 18.1%, with an average annual rate of 6.5%. The peak was in 2019 at 9 439 tonnes, with the steepest drop of 14.1% in 2020 and the largest rise of 3.1% in 2019.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Slovakia, and the United States were the top markets for Czech exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.7% of exports, Slovakia for 18.9%, and the United States for 6.5%, together making up 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

Exports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses from Czechia decreased for the third year in a row in 2021. The value reached 119.7 million US dollars, showing a slight decline of 1.0% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports dropped by 24%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, the United States, and Slovakia were the primary buyers of Czech reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms. Germany represented 32.1% of exports, the United States 13.1%, and Slovakia 11.9%, collectively accounting for 57.2% 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 reinforced flexible tubes and hoses to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses into Czechia surged in 2021, reaching 13 311 tonnes, a sharp increase of 41.9% from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 43.1%, with an average annual rate of 12.7%. The largest decline was in 2020 at 10.3%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Italy, and Poland were the main sources for Czech imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in volume terms. Germany contributed 38.5% of imports, Italy 14.7%, and Poland 13.2%, together representing 66.5% 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

After two years of decline, imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses into Czechia rebounded in 2021. The value hit 77.9 million US dollars, a significant gain of 40.0% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, imports increased by 13.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%. The lowest point was in 2020 at 55.6 million US dollars, and the largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 14.4%.

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

Over the 2018-2021 period, Germany, Italy, and China were the leading sources for Czech imports of reinforced flexible tubes and hoses in value terms. Germany accounted for 48.4% of imports, Italy for 9.2%, and China for 7.3%, with a combined share of 65.0% 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