Competitiveness / Business and Industry

This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

Spotlight issue

11th May 2022 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Rising rents can make up for increasing development costs

Inflation is putting pressure on developers to increase rents. Luckily, in some markets, such as the Czech logistics market, buoyant demand is helping drive rental growth. Jakub Kodr, Head of Business Development at CTP Czech Republic talked to Property Forum about the company’s expansion plans, dealing with inflation and changing demand dynamics.  
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27th April 2022 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


Deloitte Real Index: How do real prices of flats in the Czech Republic develop?

Deloitte Real Index provides data about real prices of flats in Prague and regional cities. It collects data only from realised sales of flats which were registered in the Real Estate Cadastre in the form of purchase contracts. It compares results with the previous quarter and contrasts prices in the segments of new development, panel buildings and brick buildings.
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14th April 2022 / Competitiveness / Business and Industry


The war in Ukraine has dented consumer trust in a better future. In the Czech Republic, even e-shops are suffering

Prague, April 14, 2022 - The belief that the post-pandemic world will be a positive one for consumers has been hit in recent months by growing economic uncertainty, which has in turn reduced consumer confidence in a better future, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index. In the Czech Republic, this will be reflected in a significant drop in sales of consumer goods as well as changes in travel and dietary patterns.
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic