Poland: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Poland

The Polish activated natural mineral products market rose to $X in 2021, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Poland

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw resilient growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports from Poland

Activated natural mineral products exports from Poland rose modestly to X tons in 2021, surging by 3.7% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 156%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for activated natural mineral products exports from Poland, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+50.5% per year) and Ukraine (+37.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for activated natural mineral products exports from Poland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +21.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+25.0% per year) and Italy (+31.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average activated natural mineral products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of activated natural mineral products decreased by -13.5% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -40.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports rose to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -6.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 58%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to Poland, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, activated natural mineral products imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+0.6% per year) and the United States (-4.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of activated natural mineral products to Poland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +8.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+56.7% per year) and the United States (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average activated natural mineral products import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, activated natural mineral products import price increased by +59.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+17.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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