Poland: Bituminous Mixtures Market 2024

Bituminous Mixtures Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish bituminous mixtures market increased by 18% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Bituminous Mixtures Production in Poland

In value terms, bituminous mixtures production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Bituminous mixtures production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Bituminous Mixtures Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of bituminous mixtures exported from Poland stood at X tons, picking up by 4.5% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 185%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of bituminous mixtures exports from Poland, together comprising 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +50.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for bituminous mixtures exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together comprising 66% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +37.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 France (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bituminous Mixtures Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of bituminous mixtures increased by 73% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bituminous mixtures imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of bituminous mixtures to Poland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, bituminous mixtures imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +16.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (+391.0% per year) and the United States (+13.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of bituminous mixtures to Poland, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +12.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+9.9% per year) and Hungary (+330.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bituminous mixtures import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -14.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 31%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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