Poland: Market for Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys 2024

Market Size for Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys in Poland

The Polish ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys market stood at $X in 2021, surging by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys in Poland

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. Ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys were exported from Poland; growing by 36% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 288%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 457% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exports from Poland, with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Italy and Romania, which together accounted for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +306.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, the United States, Italy and Romania, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Austria, with a CAGR of +259.3%, recorded 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -11.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 44%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Ferro-Cerium And Pyrophoric Alloys

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys increased by 138% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate slight growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys supplier to Poland, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -8.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-0.3% per year) and the UK (+114.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys suppliers to Poland, together comprising 75% of total imports. Serbia, Ukraine, Russia and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of +1,680.2%, 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 2021, the average ferro-cerium and pyrophoric alloys import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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