Retreaded tyres for buses or lorries market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Czech market for retreaded tyres for buses and lorries experienced notable fluctuations. Market volume grew slightly in 2019 to around 109 500 units before declining by over 10% in 2020 to 98 272 units. The following two years saw relative stability, with volumes hovering near 99 000 units, but a sharp drop of 19% occurred in 2023, bringing the market below 80 000 units for the first time in the period, a level it maintained in 2024.

Regulatory changes significantly shaped the market environment. The introduction of the Extended Producer Responsibility law in 2020, mandating high take-back rates for end-of-life tyres, altered obligations for manufacturers and distributors. This was followed by the EU's tyre labelling regulation for heavy vehicles in 2021, which imposed new fuel-efficiency, wet-grip, and noise requirements on retreads, increasing production complexity and costs. The recycling target was further raised to 80% in 2022, intensifying pressure on the industry to incorporate more retreaded products into the waste management cycle.

The most severe contraction hit in 2023, when market volume fell by 17% year-on-year. This was primarily driven by external economic shocks, as high inflation and soaring energy prices—exacerbated by the war in Ukraine—dampened freight transport activity and reduced demand for commercial vehicle tyres, including retreads.

Production retreaded tyres for buses or lorries in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Production of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in Czechia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 11 529 K $ US, indicating a slight year-over-year decline of 0.8%. Between 2018 and 2021, production decreased by 21.2%, which equates to an annualized rate of 7.7%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, unit

Production of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in Czechia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, 62 263 units were produced, down by 6.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.7%.

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

Exports retreaded tyres for buses or lorries from Czechia

Exports in kind, unit

After a two-year reduction, Czechia's volume of retreaded tyre exports for buses and lorries increased. In 2021, the country exported 12 880 units, reflecting a 16.6% rise relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 27%, with a CAGR of -9.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 30.6%, with the minimum volume of 11 042 units also occurring that year.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria led the structure of exports in kind. Slovakia accounted for 59.7% of exports, Germany for 11.9%, and Austria for 11.1%. Together, these three countries represented 82.7% 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, K $ US

After a two-year reduction, Czechia's exports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries increased. In 2021, export volume was recorded at 2 301 K $ US, marking a sudden rise of 32.2% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports increased by 2.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 18.2%, with the minimum value of 1 740 K $ US occurring in 2020.

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

From 2018 to 2021, two leading markets—Slovakia and Austria—together accounted for 85.4% of total exports in value terms. The remaining volume was dispersed across a wide range of other countries.

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

World map of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2021

Imports retreaded tyres for buses or lorries to Czechia

Imports in kind, unit

In 2021, Czechia's volume of retreaded tyre imports for buses and lorries reached 49 650 units, representing a strong rise of 15.9% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 24%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2020 at 4.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany concentrated 85.9% of total imports in kind of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries to Czechia. The residual flows were scattered across multiple smaller partners.

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, K $ US

Czechia's imports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, imports amounted to 8 505 K $ US, up by 26.1% compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, imports increased by 41.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.3%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany played a leading role in imports in value terms of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries to Czechia, with a share of 88.3% of total flows. The remainder was distributed across other partners.

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

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