Poland: Iron Angle Market 2025

Iron Angle Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish iron angle market increased by 11% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Iron angle consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Iron Angle Production in Poland

In value terms, iron angle production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Iron Angle Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, iron angle exports from Poland declined to X tons, with a decrease of -6.3% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, iron angle exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of iron angle exports from Poland, together accounting for 48% of total exports. The Netherlands, Austria, Lithuania, Slovakia, Estonia, Romania, Finland, Denmark, Italy and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +10.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for iron angle exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Estonia, the Netherlands, Austria, Lithuania, Slovakia, Romania, Finland, Denmark, Italy and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Finland, with a CAGR of +12.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average iron angle export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 59% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Latvia ($X per ton) and Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Iron Angle Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel), when their volume increased by 18% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, iron angle imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of iron angle imports to Poland, together comprising 82% of total imports. Italy, Spain, Romania, Luxembourg and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +30.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of angles, shapes and sections (of iron or non-alloy steel) to Poland, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.9% per year) and Ukraine (+3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average iron angle import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 54% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Luxembourg ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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