Poland: Activated Carbon Market 2024

Activated Carbon Market Size in Poland

For the third consecutive year, the Polish activated carbon market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.9% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +76.1% against 2016 indices. Activated carbon consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Activated Carbon Production in Poland

In value terms, activated carbon production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.2% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Activated Carbon Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of activated carbon increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, activated carbon exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for activated carbon exports from Poland, with a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, activated carbon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-2.9% per year) and France (+110.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for activated carbon exports from Poland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Finland (+210.5% per year) and Russia (-1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, activated carbon export price decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Activated Carbon Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of activated carbon, which increased by 8.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, activated carbon imports totaled $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of activated carbon imports to Poland, together comprising 64% of total imports. Germany, the United States, the UK, the Netherlands and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest activated carbon suppliers to Poland were the United States ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 57% share of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +43.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average activated carbon import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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