Poland: Flat-Rolled Steel Products Market 2025

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish flat-rolled steel products market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Production in Poland

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Exports

Exports from Poland

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel increased by 0.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 42%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of flat-rolled steel products exports from Poland, together accounting for 53% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Russia, Hungary, Slovakia, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Nigeria, which together accounted for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +61.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Lithuania ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flat-rolled steel products exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 55% share of total exports. Belarus, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Russia, Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Nigeria, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +63.3%, recorded 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

The average flat-rolled steel products export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Slovenia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat-Rolled Steel Products Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel were imported into Poland; with a decrease of -2.2% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, flat-rolled steel products imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest flat-rolled steel products supplier to Poland, with a 42% share of total imports. Moreover, flat-rolled steel products imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), twofold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovakia totaled +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.8% per year) and France (+5.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest flat-rolled steel products suppliers to Poland, together comprising 73% of total imports. Hungary, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, China and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +107.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers 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 flat-rolled steel products import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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