Poland: Market for Gravel And Crushed Stone 2024

Market Size for Gravel And Crushed Stone in Poland

In 2021, the Polish gravel and crushed stone market increased by 3.8% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Gravel and crushed stone consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gravel And Crushed Stone in Poland

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 29%. Gravel and crushed stone production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of gravel and crushed stone, when their volume increased by 10% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 49%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 52%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of gravel and crushed stone exports from Poland, with a combined 86% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of +25.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for gravel and crushed stone exported from Poland worldwide, together accounting for 77% of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +31.6%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 gravel and crushed stone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Czech Republic (+21.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Gravel And Crushed Stone

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of gravel and crushed stone increased by 6.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gravel and crushed stone imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gravel and crushed stone to Poland, with a 51% share of total imports. Moreover, gravel and crushed stone imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.6% per year) and Belarus (+51.5% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel and crushed stone to Poland, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+0.1% per year) and Germany (-3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average gravel and crushed stone import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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