Czechia-China Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $35.90B total volume โ€ขCzechia deficit: $29.15B

Czechia โ†’ China

$3.37B

Exports (2023)

China โ†’ Czechia

$32.52B

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$29.15B

Deficit for Czechia

Total Trade

$35.90B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Czechia and China. Green line shows exports from Czechia, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Czechia-China commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

Czechia โ†’ China Exports

$3.37B
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Highly Diversified
Market Share:
6.3% top product
1Microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus
$212.63M
6.3% of exports
2Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$152.71M
4.5% of exports
3Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
$138.33M
4.1% of exports
4Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$96.10M
2.8% of exports
5Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus: automatic, other than hydraulic or pneumatic
$91.14M
2.7% of exports
6Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$68.77M
2.0% of exports
7Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539)
$63.96M
1.9% of exports
8Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537
$63.72M
1.9% of exports
9Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
$62.75M
1.9% of exports
10Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts
$53.83M
1.6% of exports

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Export Focus

Czechia's export portfolio to China demonstrates strong diversification across multiple sectors, with microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

China โ†’ Czechia Imports

$32.52B
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Well Diversified
Critical Imports:
24.0% concentration
1Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
$7.81B
24.0% of imports
2Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
$2.43B
7.5% of imports
3Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
$2.09B
6.4% of imports
4Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square)
$1.94B
6.0% of imports
5Electrical static converters
$1.18B
3.6% of imports
6Machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471
$905.19M
2.8% of imports
7Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71
$606.12M
1.9% of imports
8Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits
$477.84M
1.5% of imports
9Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70
$431.35M
1.3% of imports
10Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units
$414.81M
1.3% of imports

๐Ÿ“ฆ Import Strategy Analysis

Czechia's import pattern from China reveals significant dependencyin telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Czechia demonstrates competitive strength in exportingmicroscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus to China, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 20+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $35.90B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Major Partnership

Executive Summary: Czechia-China Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $35.90 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Czechia maintains a deficit of $29.15 billion
  • Export Focus: Czechia's primary exports include microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus, machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471, wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from China include telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display, communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationDiversified
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

๐Ÿ“ˆ Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents a significant global trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $35.90B represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Czechia leveraging its comparative advantages in microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

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Comparative Advantage

Czechia's specialization in microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatuscomplements China's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $35.90B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationLow
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $35.90B bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $35.90 billion bilateral trade volume represents a significant economic factorfor both economies.

Economic Significance: High
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus and telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Diversified
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Trade Balance Effects

Czechia's trade deficit of $29.15 billion impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

๐Ÿš€Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in machinery: parts and accessories (other than covers, carrying cases and the like) of the machines of heading no. 8471 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

โš ๏ธRisk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus may affect future market positioning.

๐ŸŽฏStrategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Czechia and China represents a total trade volume of $35.90 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Czechia, with imports exceeding exportsby $29.15 billion.

Export Strengths

Czechia's exports to China total $3.37 billion, with competitive advantages in microscopes (excluding optical microscopes): diffraction apparatus, representing $212.63M or6.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from China amount to $32.52 billion, highlighting economic interdependence in telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks, with Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks comprising24.0% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Czechia's strategic sourcing from China. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) โ€ข Last Updated: January 2025 โ€ข Coverage: 1995-2023