Poland: Crude Granite Market 2024

Crude Granite Market Size in Poland

The Polish crude granite market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Crude granite consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Crude Granite Production in Poland

In value terms, crude granite production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 31%. Crude granite production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Crude Granite Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of granite (crude) exported from Poland reduced slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -4.7% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, crude granite exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 32%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of crude granite exports from Poland, together accounting for 98% of total exports. Russia lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 1.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +39.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Russia ($X) were the largest markets for crude granite exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +41.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

The average crude granite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Crude Granite Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of granite (crude) into Poland skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 23% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, crude granite imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of crude granite imports to Poland, with a combined 77% share of total imports. Angola, Zimbabwe, Belgium, Ukraine, Norway and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +31.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest crude granite suppliers to Poland were India ($X), South Africa ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 80% of total imports. Zimbabwe, Angola, Ukraine, Belgium, Norway and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +19.0%, 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

In 2022, the average crude granite import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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