Exporting valves and valve parts to Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is a medium-sized European market for valves. In the Central and Eastern European region, however, it is the second-largest market and the leading importer. The country is also home to several production facilities. The Czech market has an immature character, and it consists largely of new installations. In particular, the food and water industries are still developing. In the water industry, many investments are still expected in networks for the collection and distribution of water, as well as for sewers. The best opportunity for producers from developing countries would be to target specialised distributors. Another option for exporters from developing countries would be to supply parts to Czech manufacturers as a subcontractor. In some cases, exporters from developing countries could also supply finished products to these manufacturers. In all cases, exporters from developing countries should focus on just a few specialised valves within their range of products. Finally, the pricing strategy must be very competitive, particularly given the relatively low labour costs in the Czech Republic.