Czech Industry is driven by major, export-oriented sectors—from automotive to electrical equipment, machinery, and metals—located in key industrial regions. Across the page, you’ll see production values and volumes, sector turnover and employment, and how they respond to supply-chain shifts and demand cycles. The statistics connect what happens inside Czech factories to earnings from exports across Europe and beyond.
Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the Czech automotive industry produced 1,209,046 vehicles, a 14.2% decline from 2022 due to supply chain disruptions
- Škoda Auto manufactured 713,000 vehicles in 2023 at its Czech plants in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny
- The share of automotive production in Czech industrial output reached 30.1% in 2022
- Electrical equipment production value: 320 billion CZK in 2023
- Exports of electrical machinery: 10.8 billion EUR 2023
- Employment: 120,000 in electrical sector 2022
- In 2022, mechanical engineering sector output grew by 4.5% to 450 billion CZK
- Number of machinery manufacturers: 2,800 in Czech Republic 2023
- Exports of machinery: 15.2 billion EUR in 2023
- Metal products industry turnover: 280 billion CZK in 2023
- Steel production volume: 5.2 million tons in 2022
- Employment in metals: 95,000 workers 2023
- Rubber and plastics production value: 210 billion CZK 2023
- Exports: 6.7 billion EUR plastics products 2023
- Employment: 75,000 in sector 2022
In 2023 Czech automotive and electrical and machinery exports stayed strong despite automotive output falling 14.2%.
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Automotive30 stats
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In 2023, the Czech automotive industry produced 1,209,046 vehicles, a 14.2% decline from 2022 due to supply chain disruptions
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Škoda Auto manufactured 713,000 vehicles in 2023 at its Czech plants in Mladá Boleslav and Kvasiny
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The share of automotive production in Czech industrial output reached 30.1% in 2022
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Czech Republic exported automotive products worth 21.5 billion EUR in 2023
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Employment in the Czech automotive sector stood at 242,000 workers in 2022
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Average wage in automotive industry was 48,200 CZK monthly in Q4 2023
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Capacity utilization in Czech car plants was 78% in 2023, down from 92% in 2021
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Number of automotive companies in Czech Republic: 1,200 in 2023
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Electric vehicle production in Czech auto sector: 15,200 units in 2023
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Hyundai in Nošovice produced 265,000 cars in 2023
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TPCA (Toyota-Peugeot) plant output: 178,000 vehicles in 2023
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Automotive R&D expenditure in Czechia: 2.1 billion EUR in 2022
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Share of women in automotive workforce: 28% in 2023
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Czech auto parts exports to Germany: 12.3 billion EUR in 2023
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Number of electric charging stations for industry fleet: 5,200 in 2023
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Decline in engine production: 22% in 2023 to 1.1 million units
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Automotive cluster membership: 450 companies in 2023
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Productivity per worker in auto sector: 1.2 million CZK/year in 2022
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Investment in auto plant expansions: 15 billion CZK in 2023
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Share of hybrid vehicles in production: 18% in 2023
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Automotive turnover: 650 billion CZK in 2022
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Number of apprentices in auto sector: 12,500 in 2023
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Export share to EU: 85% of auto products in 2023
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CO2 emissions from auto production: 4.2 million tons in 2022
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Digitalization index in auto factories: 65% in 2023 survey
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Supplier network size: 3,500 companies for Skoda in 2023
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Vehicle export value: 18.7 billion EUR in 2023
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Regional concentration: 70% production in Central Bohemia 2023
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Safety incident rate in auto plants: 2.1 per 100 workers 2023
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New model launches impact: +5% production boost in 2023
Interpretation
Automotive Interpretation
In the Czech automotive sector, production fell to 1,209,046 vehicles in 2023, a 14.2% drop from 2022, even as automotive output remained central to the economy with a 30.1% share of industrial production and strong 2023 exports of 21.5 billion EUR.
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Electrical Equipment26 stats
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Electrical equipment production value: 320 billion CZK in 2023
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Exports of electrical machinery: 10.8 billion EUR 2023
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Employment: 120,000 in electrical sector 2022
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Siemens Czech turnover: 45 billion CZK 2023
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Share of renewables equipment: 25% production 2023
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R&D investment: 1.2 billion EUR 2022
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Number of firms: 1,500 electrical manufacturers 2023
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Average wage: 47,500 CZK/month 2023
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Export to Poland: 1.5 billion EUR 2023
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Transformer production: 12,000 units 2023
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Automation systems output growth: 7% in 2023
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Energy-efficient motors share: 60% 2023
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Cluster size: 250 companies 2023
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Patent filings: 800 in electrical 2022
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FDI: 3.2 billion EUR 2020-2023
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Robot integration rate: 55% factories 2023
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Production decline 2022: -2.1% due to energy crisis
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Cable production: 150,000 km 2023
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Smart grid tech adoption: 40% utilities 2023
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Women employment share: 32% 2023
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Turnover: 340 billion CZK 2023
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Export share EU: 82% 2023
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Training programs: 5,200 apprentices 2023
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CO2 footprint reduction: 18% 2019-2023
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Regional output: Plzen 28% electrical 2023
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Investment in semiconductors: 2 billion CZK 2023
Interpretation
Electrical Equipment Interpretation
In Czech electrical equipment, production reached 320 billion CZK in 2023 while 25% of output is already renewables-focused, showing a clear shift toward cleaner technology alongside strong export activity of 10.8 billion EUR.
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Mechanical Engineering26 stats
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In 2022, mechanical engineering sector output grew by 4.5% to 450 billion CZK
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Number of machinery manufacturers: 2,800 in Czech Republic 2023
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Exports of machinery: 15.2 billion EUR in 2023
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Employment in machinery sector: 180,000 in 2022
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Average productivity: 950,000 CZK per employee in 2023
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R&D spending in engineering: 1.8 billion EUR 2022
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Share in total exports: 12% from machinery in 2023
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Turnover growth: 6.2% in 2023 to 480 billion CZK
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Number of patents in machinery: 1,200 filed in 2022
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Investment in new equipment: 25 billion CZK in 2023
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Export to Slovakia: 2.1 billion EUR machinery 2023
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Energy efficiency improvement: 15% in sector 2018-2023
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SMEs share: 85% of machinery firms in 2023
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Digital twin adoption: 42% factories in 2023
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Wage average: 45,100 CZK/month Q4 2023
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Production of turbines: 450 units in 2023
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Cluster members: 350 in engineering clusters 2023
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Decline due to Ukraine war: -3% output 2022
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Robot density: 180 per 10,000 workers 2023
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Export growth to Asia: 8% in 2023
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Number of trade fairs participants: 1,200 Czech firms MSV 2023
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Customization rate: 65% of machinery orders 2023
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CO2 reduction target achievement: 20% by 2023
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Apprenticeship programs: 8,500 trainees 2023
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FDI inflow to sector: 4.5 billion EUR 2018-2023
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Output per region: Moravia 35% of machinery 2023
Interpretation
Mechanical Engineering Interpretation
Mechanical engineering in the Czech Republic is clearly strengthening, with output rising 4.5% in 2022 to 450 billion CZK while supporting 180,000 jobs and pushing machinery exports to 15.2 billion EUR in 2023.
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Metal Products25 stats
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Metal products industry turnover: 280 billion CZK in 2023
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Steel production volume: 5.2 million tons in 2022
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Employment in metals: 95,000 workers 2023
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Exports of metal products: 9.5 billion EUR 2023
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ArcelorMittal Ostrava output: 3.8 million tons steel 2023
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Average wage: 44,800 CZK/month 2023
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Recycling rate of metals: 88% in 2022
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Number of metal firms: 2,200 in 2023
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Investment in green steel: 10 billion CZK 2023
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Export to Germany: 3.2 billion EUR 2023
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Aluminum production: 45,000 tons 2023
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Energy consumption: 12 TWh for metals 2022
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SME dominance: 90% firms under 250 employees 2023
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Patents in metallurgy: 450 in 2022
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Decline in output: -5% in 2023 due to demand drop
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Cluster participation: 200 companies 2023
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Productivity growth: 3.2% annual 2020-2023
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CO2 emissions: 9 million tons 2022
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Apprentices: 4,100 in metals 2023
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Regional share: Moravia-Silesia 55% 2023
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FDI in sector: 2.8 billion EUR 2021-2023
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Digitalization level: 38% 2023 survey
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Turnover growth: 2.1% 2023
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Export growth rate: 4% to non-EU 2023
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Safety rate: 3.5 incidents/100 workers 2023
Interpretation
Metal Products Interpretation
In Czech metal products, 2023 turnover reached 280 billion CZK alongside 9.5 billion EUR in exports, showing a strong export driven demand even as employment rose to 95,000 workers and ArcelorMittal Ostrava alone produced 3.8 million tons of steel in 2023.
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Rubber And Plastics27 stats
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Rubber and plastics production value: 210 billion CZK 2023
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Exports: 6.7 billion EUR plastics products 2023
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Employment: 75,000 in sector 2022
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Tire production: 28 million units 2023
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Average wage: 42,300 CZK/month 2023
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Recycling plastics: 45% rate 2022
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Number of companies: 1,100 2023
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Continental Czech tire plant: 12 million tires 2023
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R&D spend: 800 million EUR 2022
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Bio-based plastics share: 8% production 2023
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Export to France: 900 million EUR 2023
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Polymer production: 650,000 tons 2023
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Energy use: 4.5 TWh 2022
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SMEs: 92% of firms 2023
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Patents: 350 in plastics 2022
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Growth rate: 5.5% output 2023
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Cluster firms: 180 2023
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Productivity: 780,000 CZK/employee 2023
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CO2 reduction: 12% 2020-2023
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Apprenticeships: 3,200 2023
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Regional: South Moravia 30% 2023
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FDI: 1.9 billion EUR 2022-2023
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Automation rate: 52% 2023
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Turnover: 220 billion CZK 2023
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Export EU share: 78% 2023
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Safety incidents: 1.8/100 workers 2023
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Investment in recycling tech: 5 billion CZK 2023
Interpretation
Rubber And Plastics Interpretation
In Czech rubber and plastics, strong output and scale show up in 210 billion CZK of 2023 production and 28 million tires, while a solid 45% plastics recycling rate in 2022 signals a growing push toward sustainability alongside growth.
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