Poland: Metal Vehicle Lock Market 2025

Metal Vehicle Lock Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish metal vehicle lock market decreased by -6.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -22.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Vehicle Lock Production in Poland

In value terms, metal vehicle lock production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -19.4% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Metal Vehicle Lock Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of base metal motor vehicle locks increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +23.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 59% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal vehicle lock exports from Poland, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, metal vehicle lock exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+19.9% per year) and Slovakia (+1.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for base metal motor vehicle locks exports from Poland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+4.0% per year) and Spain (+33.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal vehicle lock export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($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 Spain (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Vehicle Lock Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, metal vehicle lock imports into Poland soared to X tons, jumping by 45% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal vehicle lock imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of metal vehicle lock imports to Poland, together comprising 72% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey, Spain, Hungary, Slovakia and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +56.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest metal vehicle lock suppliers to Poland, with a combined 65% share of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Spain, Hungary, Turkey, Slovakia and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +58.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average metal vehicle lock import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -10.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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