Czech Republic: Market for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 2024

Market Size for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in the Czech Republic

In 2022, the Czech liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2022, the amount of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exported from the Czech Republic contracted to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports from the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exported from the Czech Republic were the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas purchases of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports to the Czech Republic, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, Austria, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) suppliers to the Czech Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Belgium, Austria, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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