Poland: Market for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone 2024

Market Size for Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Poland

The Polish market for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone rose remarkably to $X in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone in Poland

In value terms, production of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Production of peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Poland rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 13% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 76%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 93% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Poland, accounting for a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia amounted to +5.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+5.6% per year) and Germany (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone exported from Poland were Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 72% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Lithuania, Sweden, Latvia, Ukraine and Russia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +33.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by +25.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Germany (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Building Blocks And Bricks Of Cement, Concrete Or Artificial Stone

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 421%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belarus (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Poland, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone from Belarus exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belarus amounted to +451.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+868.8% per year) and Germany (-13.4% per year).

In value terms, Belarus ($X) constituted the largest supplier of building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone to Poland, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belarus stood at +418.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+698.0% per year) and Germany (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for building blocks and bricks of cement, concrete or artificial stone amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 154% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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