Poland: Sodium Carbonate Market 2024

Sodium Carbonate Market Size in Poland

The Polish sodium carbonate market reduced rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -28.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Sodium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sodium Carbonate Production in Poland

In value terms, sodium carbonate production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 35%. Sodium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sodium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of sodium carbonate were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sodium carbonate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Norway (X tons) was the main destination for sodium carbonate exports from Poland, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sodium carbonate exports to Norway exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Norway amounted to +357.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+36.8% per year) and South Africa (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) remains the key foreign market for sodium carbonate exports from Poland, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 7.6% share.

From 2018 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Norway totaled +385.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (0.0% per year) and Ukraine (+39.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sodium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the last four years, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.0%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sodium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Poland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sodium carbonate decreased by -54.8% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 232%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sodium carbonate imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of sodium carbonate imports to Poland, together comprising 63% of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, Austria, Russia, France and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +196.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sodium carbonate suppliers to Poland were Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports. Turkey, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Russia and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +158.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average sodium carbonate import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price reached 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+92.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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