Self-adhesive plastic films and sheets market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for self-adhesive plastic films and sheets contracted significantly in 2020, with volume falling to 31 631 tons due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A recovery began in 2021, when market volume grew by 11% to 35 222 tons, fueled by rising demand from consumer goods and electronics sectors, which increased their consumption of these materials for packaging and components.

Regulatory and environmental factors became key market shapers. European restrictions on single-use plastics and growing sustainability pressures led to wider adoption of recycled materials and reusable packaging. These shifts, coupled with the European Commission's adjusted targets for reusing plastic films and tapes, contributed to a market volume reduction to 36 519 tons in 2023, as companies cut back on the amount of packaged goods they introduced.

Despite these headwinds, the market demonstrated resilience. In 2022, volume expanded to 39 038 tons, supported by sustained demand from key end-use industries. The market then surged to 44 801 tons in 2024, indicating ongoing adaptation to evolving conditions.

Production self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets has rebounded. In 2021, output was valued at 53,543 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 26.3% increase from 2020. The lowest point occurred in 2020, with production valued at 42,406 thousand US dollars, which also saw the steepest decline of 13.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

In 2021, Czechia produced 11,554 tonnes of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets, representing a 20.1% rise compared to 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, production grew by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The lowest output was recorded in 2020 at 9,623 tonnes, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.9%.

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

Exports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decrease, Czechia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets have turned upward. In 2021, exports reached 9,800 tonnes, showing a modest 5.8% increase from 2020. However, over the 2018-2021 period, exports fell by 12.5%, with a compound annual decline of 4.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 9,265 tonnes, which also saw the sharpest drop of 16.7%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the main destinations for Czechia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in volume terms were Germany, Slovakia, and Poland. Germany accounted for 21.7% of exports, Slovakia for 19.2%, and Poland for 16.9%, together making up 57.7% 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, M $ US

Following a two-year drop, Czechia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms have increased. In 2021, exports surged to 131.6 million US dollars, a substantial 47.8% rise from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, exports grew by 34.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 89.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 8.1%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Czechia's exports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms were relatively diversified. Germany led with 21.8% of exports, followed by Slovakia at 15.9%, and Poland at 9.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 47.7% of total export value, indicating a broad distribution across other markets.

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

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

Imports self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Czechia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in volume terms have risen. In 2021, imports totaled 33,468 tonnes, reflecting a limited 7.0% year-over-year increase. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 26.5%, with a compound annual decline of 9.8%. The lowest import volume was in 2020 at 31,273 tonnes, which also saw the largest drop of 23.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the largest suppliers of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets to Czechia in volume terms were Germany, Italy, and Poland. Germany accounted for 32.3% of imports, Italy for 10.9%, and Poland for 8.2%, together forming 51.3% 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

Czechia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 274.1 million US dollars, showing an uptick of 13.3% year-over-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 235.7 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 5.9%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, the market base for Czechia's imports of self-adhesive plastic films and sheets in value terms was broad. Germany was the top supplier with 31.9% of imports, followed by China at 7.4%, and Belgium at 6.8%. Together, these three countries accounted for 46.1% of total import value, with the remaining 53.9% distributed among numerous other countries.

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

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