Poland: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Poland

The Polish ceramic tile market surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Poland

In value terms, ceramic tile production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -32.5% to X square meters in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +53.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Poland, with a combined 40% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Romania, Ukraine, Lithuania, Russia, the UK, Austria, Serbia, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Russia, Romania, Lithuania, the UK, France, Austria, Belgium and Serbia, which together accounted for a further 42%.

Among the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +30.8%, 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 ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of ceramic tiles, when their volume decreased by -19.1% to X square meters. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Poland, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +142.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), India ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +137.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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