Poland: Metal Rivet Market 2025

Metal Rivet Market Size in Poland

After two years of growth, the Polish metal rivet market decreased by -4.7% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a mild increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Metal Rivet Production in Poland

In value terms, metal rivet production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -28.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Metal rivet production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Rivet Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of iron or steel rivets increased by 2.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 130% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal rivet exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 190%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of metal rivet exports from Poland, together comprising 51% of total exports. Canada, Ukraine, Denmark, the United States, Italy, Germany, Romania, Hungary, Latvia and Armenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +130.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel rivets exports from Poland, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Slovakia stood at +58.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+22.3% per year) and Canada (+103.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal rivet export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal rivet export price increased by +51.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Armenia ($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 (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Rivet Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, metal rivet imports into Poland expanded slightly to X tons, picking up by 2.7% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, metal rivet imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest metal rivet supplier to Poland, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, metal rivet imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+5.4% per year) and China (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel rivets to Poland, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 8.4% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+26.6% per year) and China (+7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal rivet import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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