Scouring pastes and powders market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

After starting at 7 306 t in 2018, the market volume for scouring pastes and powders in Czechia contracted over the next two years, reaching 5 144 t in 2020. This period saw the entry of new ecological cleaning products and the implementation of EU legislation requiring notification of cosmetic preparations, which affected compliance for cleaning agents. The COVID-19 pandemic simultaneously shifted consumer preferences towards health-oriented and effective cleaning solutions.

Market volume recovered to 5 594 t in 2021, driven by growing consumer demand for ecological, non-toxic, and skin-friendly products. However, volume dropped again to 4 797 t in 2022 as EU regulatory pressure led to bans on certain active substances and restricted synthetic chemicals, prompting innovation and a restructuring of product offerings towards ecological alternatives.

The market experienced a slight decline to 4 667 t in 2023 before rebounding to 5 237 t in 2024.

Production scouring pastes and powders in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Czechia's production of scouring pastes and powders has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, output was valued at 3 478 thousand US dollars, marking a slight drop of 1.5% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 12.1%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After a two-year decline, Czechia's production of scouring pastes and powders increased in 2021. The country produced 2 961 tonnes, showing a strong advance of 18.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 31.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.9%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 503 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 32.6%.

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

Exports scouring pastes and powders from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

Czechia's exports of scouring pastes and powders declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, the country exported 423 tonnes, which is 13.6% less compared to 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 2.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 508 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 16.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia remained the key destination for scouring pastes and powders from Czechia, accounting for 72.6% of total exports in kind, while other destinations were much less significant.

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

Scouring pastes and powders shipments from Czechia increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 837 thousand US dollars, representing a limited increase of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, exports decreased by 34.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 663 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 48.3%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 20.0%.

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

Throughout 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Italy played the leading roles in exports in value terms of scouring pastes and powders from Czechia. Slovakia accounted for 66.8% of exports, Germany for 11.2%, and Italy for 5.1%, jointly taking 83.0% of total 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 scouring pastes and powders to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

In 2021, scouring pastes and powders deliveries to Czechia came to 3 056 tonnes, down by 2.4% over the past year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports decreased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 050 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 10.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 2.6%.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Poland, and Germany consistently occupied leading positions in the country structure of imports in kind. Hungary accounted for 63.0% of imports, Poland for 14.4%, and Germany for 8.7%, jointly representing 86.1% of total 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, K $ US

After a two-year contraction, imported scouring pastes and powders volumes in Czechia increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 3 309 thousand US dollars, up by 19.0% compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports decreased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2020 at 2 781 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 20.3%.

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

Over 2018 to 2021, Hungary, Germany, and Italy stood out as the main markets for imports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 35.2% of imports, Germany for 16.0%, and Italy for 10.2%, together representing 61.4% 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