Poland: Metal Bath Market 2024

Metal Bath Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish metal bath market increased by 3.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw prominent growth. Metal bath consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Bath Production in Poland

In value terms, metal bath production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -13.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 41%. Metal bath production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Bath Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of baths of iron or steel, when their volume decreased by -30% to X tons. In general, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal bath exports declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for metal bath exports from Poland, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, metal bath exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), tenfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at -12.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+21.1% per year) and the UK (-4.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal bath exported from Poland were Ukraine ($X), the UK ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +204.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal bath export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Slovakia (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Bath Imports

Imports into Poland

Metal bath imports into Poland reduced remarkably to X tons in 2021, which is down by -20.1% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal bath imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of metal bath to Poland, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, metal bath imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Portugal stood at -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-4.1% per year) and Italy (-7.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest metal bath suppliers to Poland were Portugal ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +0.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average metal bath import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 45% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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