Key Market Indicators
Czech pipeline transport volume is projected to decline slightly, reaching approximately 2,000 million tonne-kilometers by 2028, down from around 2,010 million tonne-kilometers in 2023. This marks a modest year-on-year decrease of 0.1%. Over a longer period, since 1998, the demand in the Czech Republic has dropped by an average of 0.9% annually. In 2023, the Czech Republic ranked 11th in pipeline transport volume, with Croatia just ahead at roughly 2,010 million tonne-kilometers. The top positions in this ranking were held by Kazakhstan, Poland, and France, occupying the second, third, and fourth spots, respectively. Regarding pipeline length, the Czech Republic is expected to maintain a steady figure, with the length remaining at 633 kilometers through to 2028, unchanged from 2023. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is stable. Since 1998, the total length of pipelines in the country has decreased by an average of 0.3% per year. In 2023, the Czech Republic was listed as the ninth in terms of pipeline length. Austria, with 633 kilometers, edged out the Czech Republic. Italy, Romania, and Poland rounded out the top four positions in this category.
