Poland: Granite Block Market 2024

Granite Block Market Size in Poland

The Polish granite block market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 5.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Granite block consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Granite Block Production in Poland

In value terms, granite block production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 110%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Granite Block Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of granite blocks and slabs, when their volume increased by 33% to X tons. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 793%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, granite block exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 561% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of granite block exports from Poland, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +56.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X) remains the key foreign market for granite blocks and slabs exports from Poland, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 26% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Switzerland amounted to +50.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+19.1% per year) and Belarus (+28.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average granite block export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Granite Block Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of granite blocks and slabs into Poland dropped markedly to X tons, declining by -37.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 454%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, granite block imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 664%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Brazil (X tons), Zimbabwe (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main suppliers of granite block imports to Poland, with a combined 78% 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 Zimbabwe (with a CAGR of +3,012.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of granite blocks and slabs to Poland, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at +35.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (+3,006.8% per year) and India (-13.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average granite block import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 70% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 72% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+23.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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