Summary
- Exports
- $224billion
- Imports
- $224.2billion
- Trade balance
- -$242million
Products
What it exports
Cars (15.3%) and auto parts (7%) together make up 22.3% of its exports.
What it imports
Cameras and broadcast equipment (6.9%) and auto parts (5.6%) together make up 12.5% of its imports.
Its products
Destinations and sources of its products that have their own page.
By Harmonized System chapter (96)
| Chapter | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|
| 87 · Vehicles | $52.8 billion | $22.6 billion |
| 84 · Mechanical machinery | $40.9 billion | $34.2 billion |
| 85 · Electrical and electronic equipment | $37.6 billion | $49.2 billion |
| 39 · Plastics | $7.3 billion | $11.1 billion |
| 90 · Precision and medical instruments | $7 billion | $5.6 billion |
| 73 · Iron and steel products | $6.6 billion | $5.1 billion |
| 94 · Furniture and lighting | $5 billion | $4.4 billion |
| 40 · Rubber | $4.7 billion | $3.4 billion |
| 27 · Oil, gas and coal | $4.2 billion | $12.2 billion |
| 72 · Iron and steel | $3.9 billion | $7.2 billion |
| 30 · Pharmaceuticals | $3.8 billion | $7.5 billion |
| 48 · Paper and paperboard | $3.6 billion | $2.9 billion |
| 95 · Toys and sports gear | $3.5 billion | $2.1 billion |
| 76 · Aluminum | $2.2 billion | $3.6 billion |
| 44 · Wood | $2.1 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 70 · Glass | $2 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 83 · Miscellaneous metal goods | $1.9 billion | $1.5 billion |
| 24 · Tobacco | $1.5 billion | $770 million |
| 33 · Perfumes and cosmetics | $1.5 billion | $2.7 billion |
| 86 · Railway equipment | $1.4 billion | $973 million |
| 04 · Dairy, eggs and honey | $1.4 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 23 · Animal feed and food waste | $1.4 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 38 · Miscellaneous chemicals | $1.4 billion | $2.6 billion |
| 29 · Organic chemicals | $1.3 billion | $1.3 billion |
| 19 · Baked goods and cereal products | $1.2 billion | $1.2 billion |
| 10 · Cereals | $1.2 billion | $262 million |
| 34 · Soap and cleaning products | $1.1 billion | $1.1 billion |
| 21 · Food preparations | $1.1 billion | $1.3 billion |
| 61 · Knitted clothing | $1 billion | $2.5 billion |
| 22 · Beverages and spirits | $947 million | $1.1 billion |
| 82 · Tools and cutlery | $943 million | $995 million |
| 68 · Stone, plaster and cement articles | $855 million | $653 million |
| 62 · Woven clothing | $793 million | $2.1 billion |
| 74 · Copper | $766 million | $1.9 billion |
| 28 · Inorganic chemicals | $755 million | $1.3 billion |
| 88 · Aircraft and spacecraft | $690 million | $1.1 billion |
| 49 · Books and printed matter | $660 million | $515 million |
| 93 · Weapons and ammunition | $652 million | $989 million |
| 64 · Footwear | $619 million | $1.7 billion |
| 17 · Sugar and sweets | $597 million | $405 million |
| 69 · Ceramics | $586 million | $452 million |
| 15 · Fats and oils | $564 million | $564 million |
| 32 · Dyes, paints and tanning agents | $556 million | $1.3 billion |
| 63 · Home textiles and used clothing | $520 million | $636 million |
| 01 · Live animals | $504 million | $78 million |
| 47 · Wood pulp | $496 million | $253 million |
| 56 · Felt, nonwovens and rope | $495 million | $647 million |
| 96 · Other manufactured goods | $479 million | $415 million |
| 12 · Oilseeds and grains | $465 million | $554 million |
| 71 · Gems and precious metals | $434 million | $818 million |
| 16 · Prepared meat and fish | $388 million | $459 million |
| 59 · Coated and technical textiles | $358 million | $391 million |
| 36 · Explosives and matches | $351 million | $235 million |
| 18 · Cocoa and chocolate | $347 million | $812 million |
| 42 · Leather goods and bags | $327 million | $580 million |
| 02 · Meat and offal | $295 million | $1.8 billion |
| 51 · Wool | $281 million | $197 million |
| 25 · Salt, stone and cement | $279 million | $398 million |
| 26 · Ores and slag | $263 million | $356 million |
| 54 · Synthetic filaments | $255 million | $321 million |
| 20 · Preserved fruit and vegetables | $224 million | $663 million |
| 09 · Coffee, tea and spices | $212 million | $481 million |
| 31 · Fertilizers | $192 million | $459 million |
| 11 · Milling products and malt | $177 million | $196 million |
| 03 · Fish and seafood | $176 million | $393 million |
| 78 · Lead | $149 million | $383 million |
| 08 · Fruit and nuts | $149 million | $1.2 billion |
| 55 · Synthetic staple fibers | $145 million | $325 million |
| 81 · Other base metals | $144 million | $286 million |
| 07 · Vegetables | $143 million | $824 million |
| 75 · Nickel | $125 million | $308 million |
| 52 · Cotton | $103 million | $123 million |
| 57 · Carpets and rugs | $93 million | $230 million |
| 13 · Gums and plant extracts | $91 million | $67 million |
| 35 · Glues, starches and enzymes | $84 million | $363 million |
| 91 · Watches and clocks | $84 million | $289 million |
| 65 · Hats | $84 million | $144 million |
| 60 · Knitted fabric | $65 million | $115 million |
| 97 · Art and antiques | $64 million | $36 million |
| 05 · Other animal products | $57 million | $113 million |
| 58 · Special fabrics and lace | $50 million | $127 million |
| 92 · Musical instruments | $47 million | $54 million |
| 06 · Live plants and flowers | $44 million | $333 million |
| 79 · Zinc | $41 million | $138 million |
| 37 · Photographic goods | $32 million | $49 million |
| 41 · Hides and leather | $27 million | $71 million |
| 66 · Umbrellas and canes | $20 million | $39 million |
| 67 · Feathers and artificial flowers | $18 million | $35 million |
| 89 · Ships and boats | $17 million | $30 million |
| 53 · Other plant fibers | $14 million | $22 million |
| 80 · Tin | $11 million | $35 million |
| 14 · Other plant products | $6 million | $5 million |
| 43 · Fur and fur goods | $3 million | $6 million |
| 45 · Cork | $2 million | $12 million |
| 46 · Wicker and basketware | $2 million | $16 million |
| 50 · Silk | $364 thousand | $3 million |
Trading partners
Germany is its main destination (28.6% of exports) and source (21.1% of imports).
Who it sells to
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 63.9 | 28.6% | Land |
| Slovakia | 14.8 | 6.6% | Land |
| Poland | 14 | 6.3% | Land |
| United Kingdom | 11 | 4.9% | Sea |
| France | 10.5 | 4.7% | Sea |
| Italy | 9.3 | 4.1% | Sea |
| Austria | 9 | 4% | Land |
| Netherlands | 8.8 | 3.9% | Air |
| Hungary | 8.2 | 3.7% | Sea |
| United States | 7.1 | 3.2% | Sea |
Who it buys from
| Partner | Value (USD billions) | Share | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 47.3 | 21.1% | Land |
| China | 36 | 16% | Sea |
| Poland | 19.8 | 8.8% | Land |
| Slovakia | 10.3 | 4.6% | Land |
| Italy | 8.9 | 4% | Sea |
| France | 6.8 | 3% | Sea |
| Netherlands | 6.2 | 2.8% | Sea |
| Austria | 6 | 2.7% | Land |
| United States | 5.9 | 2.6% | Air |
| Hungary | 5.4 | 2.4% | Sea |
Overview 1995–2024
In 2024, Czechia accounted for 0.98% of world exports, compared with 0.43% in 1995.
Exports and imports
Exports grew 10.3-fold since 1995
USD billions (current). Bars: trade balance (green surplus, red deficit).
- Exports 224
- Imports 224
- Balance -0.2
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Exports | Imports | Trade balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | $21.7 billion | $25.7 billion | -$4 billion |
| 1996 | $22.6 billion | $27.6 billion | -$5 billion |
| 1997 | $21.1 billion | $26.8 billion | -$5.7 billion |
| 1998 | $28.3 billion | $30.7 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 1999 | $28 billion | $29.3 billion | -$1.3 billion |
| 2000 | $30.7 billion | $33.3 billion | -$2.6 billion |
| 2001 | $35.1 billion | $37.5 billion | -$2.4 billion |
| 2002 | $41.9 billion | $48.4 billion | -$6.5 billion |
| 2003 | $51.1 billion | $52.6 billion | -$1.5 billion |
| 2004 | $62.3 billion | $67.3 billion | -$4.9 billion |
| 2005 | $74.7 billion | $75.3 billion | -$564 million |
| 2006 | $90.9 billion | $95.2 billion | -$4.3 billion |
| 2007 | $114.6 billion | $118.9 billion | -$4.3 billion |
| 2008 | $135.6 billion | $140.5 billion | -$5 billion |
| 2009 | $109.2 billion | $104.2 billion | $5.1 billion |
| 2010 | $125.5 billion | $122.9 billion | $2.6 billion |
| 2011 | $153 billion | $150.2 billion | $2.7 billion |
| 2012 | $146 billion | $140.8 billion | $5.2 billion |
| 2013 | $152.5 billion | $142.1 billion | $10.4 billion |
| 2014 | $164.1 billion | $152.8 billion | $11.3 billion |
| 2015 | $149.4 billion | $139.9 billion | $9.5 billion |
| 2016 | $155.1 billion | $143.3 billion | $11.8 billion |
| 2017 | $170.7 billion | $163.2 billion | $7.5 billion |
| 2018 | $186.7 billion | $180.3 billion | $6.4 billion |
| 2019 | $182.9 billion | $178.2 billion | $4.7 billion |
| 2020 | $173.8 billion | $168 billion | $5.7 billion |
| 2021 | $204.5 billion | $203.4 billion | $1.1 billion |
| 2022 | $218 billion | $234.8 billion | -$16.9 billion |
| 2023 | $227.2 billion | $228.4 billion | -$1.2 billion |
| 2024 | $224 billion | $224.2 billion | -$242 million |
World rank
Czechia rose from 37th to 30th among the world's exporters
Rank among 222 countries by export value (1st at the top).
- 37th in 1995
- 30th in 2024
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 37th |
| 1996 | 40th |
| 1997 | 41st |
| 1998 | 37th |
| 1999 | 36th |
| 2000 | 39th |
| 2001 | 35th |
| 2002 | 35th |
| 2003 | 35th |
| 2004 | 35th |
| 2005 | 34th |
| 2006 | 32nd |
| 2007 | 32nd |
| 2008 | 32nd |
| 2009 | 31st |
| 2010 | 31st |
| 2011 | 30th |
| 2012 | 31st |
| 2013 | 31st |
| 2014 | 30th |
| 2015 | 29th |
| 2016 | 29th |
| 2017 | 29th |
| 2018 | 29th |
| 2019 | 30th |
| 2020 | 30th |
| 2021 | 30th |
| 2022 | 31st |
| 2023 | 30th |
| 2024 | 30th |
What it sells
Vehicles became its top export group: from 8% to 24%
% of exports by Harmonized System chapter.
- Other 28%
- Rubber 2%
- Furniture and lighting 2%
- Iron and steel products 3%
- Precision and medical instruments 3%
- Plastics 3%
- Electrical and electronic equipment 17%
- Mechanical machinery 18%
- Vehicles 24%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Chapter | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 7.7% | 23.6% |
| Mechanical machinery | 10.6% | 18.3% |
| Electrical and electronic equipment | 8.5% | 16.8% |
| Plastics | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Precision and medical instruments | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Iron and steel products | 5.8% | 3% |
| Furniture and lighting | 3% | 2.2% |
| Rubber | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Other | 57.9% | 27.7% |
Who it trades with
Germany went from 34% to 25% of Czechia's trade
% of total trade (exports + imports) with each partner.
- Germany 25%
- China 9%
- Poland 8%
- Slovakia 6%
- Italy 4%
Source: CEPII BACI
Show the numbers
| Partner | 1995 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 34.3% | 24.8% |
| China | 0.75% | 8.9% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 7.6% |
| Slovakia | 11.9% | 5.6% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 4% |
Production hubs
Largest industrial emission sources (Climate TRACE, 2025)
- Pocerady power station
- TZMS Třinecké železárny Trinec steel plant
- Tusimice power station
Sources and methodology
Sources and licenses
- CEPII BACI · Licence Ouverte Etalab 2.0
- Climate TRACE · CC BY 4.0 (emissions by asset; the 3 largest per country are shown)
- Kummu et al., gridded GDP · CC BY 4.0 (hubs aggregated by this site)
- Natural Earth · Public domain
Methodology
Goods trade from CEPII BACI (BACI_HS92_V202601), in current US dollars, with exports and imports reconciled between countries. The transport mode is our own estimate based on value per kilo and geography. Ranks are computed among the countries with data each year. Services are not included. Data up to 2024.