Water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes market in Czechia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in Czechia contracted from 45 286 т in 2018 to 37 128 т in 2020, with value falling from 98 200 тыс. долл. to 73 281 тыс. долл. This decline was driven by the expanding mandatory use of water-borne coatings under the EU Decopaint directive, which raised compliance costs for producers, and was exacerbated in 2020 by COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to global supply chains for key raw materials like acrylic monomers.

Market volume recovered to 41 670 т and value to 93 068 тыс. долл. in 2021 as supply chains stabilized and manufacturers prepared for the impending Law No. 243/2022 on single-use plastics. However, the full enactment of that law in 2022, combined with new VOC emission limits under EU Directive 2019/904, introduced mandatory testing and certification, increasing production costs and leading to a renewed volume drop to 33 023 т by 2023, though market value held near 90 873 тыс. долл. due to price adjustments.

In 2024, volume modestly rebounded to 35 596 т and value rose to 97 028 тыс. долл., supported by manufacturers' investments in low-VOC and recyclable formulations. These investments were spurred by the second wave of EU eco-design requirements, which also encouraged the entry of new technological partners into the market.

Production water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in Czechia

In value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's production of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes rebounded in value terms. In 2021, output reached 67 405 thousand US dollars, marking a solid 24.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 5.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 54 084 thousand US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 20.2%.

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

In kind, 2018-2021, t

After two years of decrease, Czechia's production volume of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes saw an uptick. In 2021, the country produced 49 086 tonnes, representing a modest 5.4% rise from the year before. From 2018 to 2021, production fell by 7.8%, averaging an annualized decline of 2.7%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 46 562 tonnes, with the largest drop occurring in 2019 at 10.5%.

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

Exports water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes from Czechia

Exports in kind, t

In 2021, Czechia exported 34 146 tonnes of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes, showing relative stability compared to 2020. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 0.5%, while the largest decline occurred in 2020 at 0.0%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, Slovakia was the primary destination for Czech exports in kind, accounting for 70.3% of total flows. Other markets contributed smaller shares, forming a long tail of partners.

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

Czechia's exports of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms grew for the second consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 46 080 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 16.0% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 16.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 39 299 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 0.5%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Slovakia, Germany, and Hungary consistently led the country structure of Czech exports in value terms. Slovakia accounted for 53.1%, Germany for 21.2%, and Hungary for 7.8% of exports, jointly representing 82.1% 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 water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Czechia

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Czechia's import volumes of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes increased. In 2021, imports amounted to 26 730 tonnes, indicating a modest 8.7% rise compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 3.4%, with a CAGR of 1.1%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2020 at 24 580 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 3.2%.

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

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading sources for Czech imports in kind of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes were Germany, Poland, and Austria. Germany accounted for 34.8%, Poland for 17.2%, and Austria for 10.4% of imports, jointly making up 62.3% 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 decline, Czechia's imports of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes in value terms rebounded. In 2021, imports reached 71 743 thousand US dollars, amounting to a solid 21.8% increase year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports rose by 8.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2020 at 58 914 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 6.8%.

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

From 2018 to 2021, Germany, Sweden, and Austria remained the principal suppliers of water-based acrylic or vinyl paints and varnishes to Czechia in value terms. Germany accounted for 42.2%, Sweden for 9.2%, and Austria for 8.6% of imports, jointly representing 60.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

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