Rubber gaskets, washers and seals market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for rubber gaskets, washers, and seals saw a gradual contraction from 24 378 tons in 2018 to 19 236 tons by 2020. This sharp decline of 16% in volume in 2020 was primarily caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted supply chains and reduced consumption due to widespread safety restrictions, while simultaneously rising oil prices increased costs for raw materials and transportation.

Market volume rebounded by 12% to 21 573 tons in 2021, driven by the easing of pandemic restrictions and a growing consumer shift towards sustainable and biodegradable rubber products. This recovery was supported by a continued industry focus on quality and customization, exemplified by Czech manufacturers like Rogum s.r.o. obtaining ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications and adopting advanced CNC technologies for tailored production, which helped sustain a more modest growth into 2022.

Following the post-pandemic recovery, market volume peaked at 24 277 tons in 2023 before moderating to 22 440 tons in 2024. In value terms, the market grew from 248.5 USD million in 2018 to 255.6 USD million in 2024, reflecting the influence of a broader trend towards higher-value, specialized, and quality-focused products over the period.

Production rubber gaskets, washers and seals in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following two consecutive years of decline, Czechia's production of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 90 503 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 32.8% increase from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 6.8%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 68 151 thousand US dollars, while the sharpest decline occurred in 2019 with a 15.8% drop.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of contraction, Czechia's production volume of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals showed signs of recovery. In 2021, the country produced 7 851 tonnes, representing a 6.8% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader 2018-2021 timeframe, production actually decreased by 9.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 7 350 tonnes, which also saw the most substantial decline of 10.3%.

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

Exports rubber gaskets, washers and seals from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's export volumes of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals reversed their two-year downward trend. In 2021, the country exported 8 826 tonnes, showing a modest 3.6% increase from 2020. Despite this recent uptick, exports declined by 28.7% over the 2018-2021 period, with a compound annual decrease of 10.7%. The lowest export volume occurred in 2020 at 8 515 tonnes, which also experienced the most significant drop of 29.6%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Russia formed the core group of destinations for Czechia's rubber gaskets, washers, and seals exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 59.0% of total exports, followed by Poland at 10.8% and Russia at 9.2%. Together, these three markets represented 79.0% of all export flows during this period.

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 rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms recovered after two years of decline. In 2021, exports totaled 183.3 million US dollars, reflecting a robust 22.1% increase compared to 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, export value decreased by 5.1%, with a compound annual decline of 1.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 150.1 million US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 14.8% decrease.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany maintained its position as the dominant export market for Czechia's rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms, accounting for 70.4% of total export flows. Other markets collectively formed a long tail with smaller individual shares.

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

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

Imports rubber gaskets, washers and seals to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of decline, Czechia's import volumes of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals increased. In 2021, imports reached approximately 22 548 tonnes, representing a 10.5% rise compared to 2020. Despite this recent growth, imports decreased by 19.6% over the 2018-2021 period, with a compound annual decline of 7.0%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2020 at 20 401 tonnes, which also saw the most substantial decrease of 24.0%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Italy, and China remained the primary sources for Czechia's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 62.1% of total import flows during this period.

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 rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2021, imports totaled 337.2 million US dollars, indicating a 20.2% increase from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, import value decreased by 5.5%, with a compound annual decline of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 280.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest drop of 12.1%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Germany, Italy, and China continued to be the leading sources for Czechia's imports of rubber gaskets, washers, and seals in value terms. Germany accounted for 50.6% of total imports, followed by Italy at 9.5% and China at 5.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 65.4% of all import flows during this period.

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

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