Key Market Indicators
Czech imports of ethylene in 2021 dropped 10.5% from the previous year, to 4.2 million kilograms. Since 1998, Czech demand has decreased by 49.2% year-on-year. The country ranked 25th in 2021, with Slovakia surpassing it at 4.2 million kilograms. China, Indonesia and Germany respectively ranked second, third and fourth in this ranking. Czech exports of ethylene are expected to reach 82.9 million kilograms by 2026, up from 70.8 million kilograms in 2021. This represents an average yearly growth of 2.4%. Since 1998, Czech supply has increased 76.7% year-on-year. In 2021, the country ranked 17th, with Portugal surpassing it at 70.8 million kilograms. South Korea, the United Kingdom and Japan respectively ranked second, third and fourth in this ranking.
