Poland: Hand Saw Market 2025

Hand Saw Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish hand saw market decreased by -0.7% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Hand Saw Production in Poland

In value terms, hand saw production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 3.7% against the previous year. Hand saw production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Hand Saw Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of hand saws decreased by -18.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hand saw exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of hand saw exports from Poland, with a combined 34% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Hungary, Latvia, France, Finland, Slovakia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hand saws exports from Poland, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +24.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+33.7% per year) and Lithuania (+9.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hand saw export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -9.3% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, hand saw export price increased by +35.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Slovakia (+9.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand Saw Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of hand saws decreased by -18.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, hand saw imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest hand saw supplier to Poland, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, hand saw imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+13.8% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hand saws to Poland, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +6.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+20.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+6.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average hand saw import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 9.7%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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