Tyres for passenger cars market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for passenger car tyres saw its volume decline from 17.2 million units in 2018 to a low of 14.8 million units in 2020, before embarking on a sustained recovery. Regulatory measures introduced in this period, such as the mandatory use of winter tyres from November to March established in 2018, began to shape replacement demand.

The market's rebound from 2021 coincided with the full implementation of the EU tyre energy labelling scheme in May 2021, which provided consumers with clear efficiency ratings and likely encouraged replacements. Further growth in 2024 was propelled by the end of the transitional period for winter tyre markings in October 2024, which made tyres with only the M+S symbol illegal for winter use, forcing a renewal of the tyre fleet. The introduction of new eco-friendly tyre models, such as Continental's EcoContact 7 series in 2022, expanded product offerings and supported demand for modern, low-rolling-resistance tyres.

Additional regulatory developments, including mandatory tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for new vehicles and stricter producer responsibility for tyre collection and recycling, added to the compliance landscape. While these factors primarily affected industry operations, they contributed to an environment where technological advancement and regulatory compliance became key market drivers.

Production tyres for passenger cars in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Following a two-year decline, tire production for passenger cars in Czechia has rebounded. In 2021, the output was valued at 1 979 million US dollars, marking a significant increase of 33.2% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 1 486 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 9.3%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

In 2021, Czechia produced 27 585 thousand units of tires for passenger cars, showing a solid increase of 23.3% from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, production rose by 20.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%. The minimum output was in 2020 at 22 368 thousand units, with the largest decline that year at 4.5%.

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

Exports tyres for passenger cars from Czechia

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of decline, exports of tires for passenger cars from Czechia have increased. In 2021, the export volume reached 21 990 thousand units, indicating a strong rise of 15.6% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 10.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2020 at 19 021 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 4.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, exports in kind were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 23.0% of exports in kind, Slovakia for 9.0%, and France for 7.5%, together making up just 39.5% of total 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 fall, Czechia's exports of tires for passenger cars have increased. In 2021, exports amounted to 1 354 million US dollars, representing a substantial gain of 22.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was in 2020 at 1 105 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 7.4%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, exports in value terms of tires for passenger cars from Czechia relied on a wide array of partner countries. Germany contributed 23.1% of exports in value terms, the United States 11.0%, and Slovakia 8.5%, together accounting for just 42.6% 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 tyres for passenger cars to Czechia

Imports in kind, K unit

After a two-year drop, imports of tires for passenger cars into Czechia have increased. In 2021, Czechia imported 14 233 thousand units, indicating a robust uptick of 24.2% compared to 2020. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 11 457 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 13.7%.

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

Data from 2018 to 2021 show that imports in kind of tires for passenger cars to Czechia were not concentrated on a few key sources. Poland accounted for 14.3% of imports in kind, Hungary for 13.4%, and Germany for 12.3%, together making up only 40.0% 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, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, imports of tires for passenger cars into Czechia have increased. In 2021, imports stood at 665 million US dollars, equivalent to a sharp uptick of 28.5% versus the previous year. The minimum value was in 2020 at 518 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.9%.

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

During 2018 to 2021, imports in value terms of tires for passenger cars to Czechia were allocated across a large number of markets. Germany accounted for 14.8% of imports in value terms, Hungary for 13.2%, and Poland for 12.2%, together representing only 40.2% 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