Poland: Market for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates 2024

Market Size for Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 5.9% 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 curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates in Poland

In value terms, production of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30%. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Poland soared to X tons, rising by 40% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 225% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates from Poland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +30.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+123.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+43.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates exported from Poland were the Czech Republic ($X), Lithuania ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 84% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Slovakia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +87.3%, 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 export price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Lithuania (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Gravel, Pebbles And Crushed Stone for Concrete and Road Aggregates

Imports into Poland

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates increased by 5.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 108%. 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 gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates supplier to Poland, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates 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 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-4.4% per year) and Belarus (+52.1% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates to Poland, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.4% per year) and Slovakia (+5.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for gravel, pebbles and crushed stone for concrete and road aggregates stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw modest growth. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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