Market research

Vehicle air conditioning units market in Czechia

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

Submission: 15 minutes after payment

Research period: 2017-2025

Report language:

Report language:

Submission method: to your account

File format: docx, xlsx

Single Report

$500

Instant access to detailed data on one specific market
Ideal for one-off tasks: niche assessments, presentations, investment decisions
Available in Excel and Word in 15 minutes after purchase
Cheaper than subscription, but each market requires a separate purchase

Best if you know exactly what you need

Buy a single report

Platform Subscription

from$600

Complete and unlimited data access across products and regions
Includes continuous data updates during subscription period
Download reports instantly in Word, and Excel formats
More cost-effective for multiple markets or regular analysis

Ideal for regular data users

View pricing plans

Earlier Report Observations

The Czech market for vehicle air conditioning units showed overall growth from 2020 to 2023, despite a dip in 2022. Market value rose from $178.2 million in 2020 to $288.5 million in 2023, with a notable surge of over 30% in 2023. This surge was driven by the launch of advanced climate control systems, including Volkswagen's ID.7 model with dynamically adjusted air vents and Ford's smart climate control for electric vehicles, which stimulated demand for modern, energy-efficient units.

Between 2021 and 2023, production in kind increased from 40.0 million units to 48.0 million units. Exports declined sharply from 51.2 million units in 2018 to 13.0 million units in 2023, indicating a reorientation toward the domestic market. Imports remained at low levels, suggesting that local production largely met internal demand.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2021-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2021-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2020-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2020-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Czechia
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2021-2023, K unit
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2020-2023, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K unit
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K unit
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/unit
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K unit
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in kind, 2018-2025, K unit
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, K unit
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Czechia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/unit
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Czechia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/unit
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K unit
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production vehicle air conditioning units in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, M $ US

In 2021, the output of vehicle air conditioning units in Czechia was valued at 458.8 million US dollars, marking a 16.1% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	16.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2018-2021, K unit

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports vehicle air conditioning units from Czechia

Exports in kind, unit

In 2021, Czechia exported 29 638 489.66 units of vehicle air conditioning units, showing a modest decline of 5.9% from 2020. Between 2018 and 2021, exports fell by 42.1%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 16.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 25 954 933.10 units. The largest drop occurred in 2019 with a 49.3% decrease, while the biggest increase was in 2020 at 21.4%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.3%)	21.4%	(5.9%)	(16.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Vehicle air conditioning unit shipments from Czechia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports reached 219.3 million US dollars, down 1.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, exports decreased by 43.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -17.2%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(18.2%)	(29.4%)	(1.5%)	(17.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, France, and Russia were the leading destinations for Czechia's vehicle air conditioning unit exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.0% of exports, France for 13.6%, and Russia for 6.2%. Together, these three countries made up 64.7% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports vehicle air conditioning units to Czechia

Imports in kind, unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports of vehicle air conditioning units into Czechia reached 343 649.95 units in 2021, reflecting a sharp year-on-year increase of 51.3%. The lowest volume was in 2018, with imports varying by a factor of 60 577 from the 2021 high. The largest decline occurred in 2020 at 19.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2019 with a rise of 4 967 520.5%.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4 967 520.5%	(19.4%)	51.3%	3 827.4%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, vehicle air conditioning unit imports into Czechia rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 7.1 million US dollars, up 25.4% year-on-year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports decreased by 30.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 5.6 million US dollars, and the largest drop was in 2019 with a 37.2% decrease.

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

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.2%)	(12.1%)	25.4%	(11.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Poland, and Italy consistently led as the top sources for Czechia's vehicle air conditioning unit imports in value terms. Germany contributed 30.4% of imports, Poland 24.9%, and Italy 17.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 73.2% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io