Poland: Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market 2025

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Market Size in Poland

The Polish polymer ion-exchangers market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a significant increase. Polymer ion-exchangers consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms increased by 25% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 311%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 248%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main destinations of polymer ion-exchangers exports from Poland, together comprising 61% of total exports. China, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Romania, Germany, Italy and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +371.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Ukraine ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for polymer ion-exchangers exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 58% share of total exports.

China, with a CAGR of +383.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 China (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Polymer Ion-Exchangers Imports

Imports into Poland

For the fourth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of ion-exchangers based on synthetic or natural polymers in primary forms, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 35%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, polymer ion-exchangers imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest polymer ion-exchangers supplier to Poland, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, polymer ion-exchangers imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +34.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+11.8% per year) and Romania (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the largest polymer ion-exchangers suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +34.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average polymer ion-exchangers import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked in 2021 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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