Poland: Inflator System Airbag Market 2025

Inflator System Airbag Market Size in Poland

The Polish inflator system airbag market dropped to $X in 2022, falling by -10.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Inflator system airbag consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Inflator System Airbag Production in Poland

In value terms, inflator system airbag production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Inflator System Airbag Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of airbags with inflator system and parts thereof was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, inflator system airbag exports shrank modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -32.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 24%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for inflator system airbag exports from Poland, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, inflator system airbag exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.9% per year) and Spain (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for airbags with inflator system and parts thereof exports from Poland, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to -1.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.1% per year) and Spain (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average inflator system airbag export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the UK ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Inflator System Airbag Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of airbags with inflator system and parts thereof were imported into Poland; falling by -12.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 85%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, inflator system airbag imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of inflator system airbag imports to Poland, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Hungary, the Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia, the United States, Slovakia, Japan, China and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +180.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest inflator system airbag suppliers to Poland, together comprising 70% of total imports. Hungary, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Tunisia, the United States, Spain, Japan, China, Slovakia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +137.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average inflator system airbag import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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