Poland: Steel Stranded Wire Market 2025

Steel Stranded Wire Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish steel stranded wire market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +50.2% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Steel Stranded Wire Production in Poland

In value terms, steel stranded wire production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Steel stranded wire production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steel Stranded Wire Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables increased by 4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +44.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 97%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, steel stranded wire exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 107%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for steel stranded wire exports from Poland, accounting for a 28% share of total exports. Moreover, steel stranded wire exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +2.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+94.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+4.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables exports from Poland, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+83.2% per year) and the United States (+17.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average steel stranded wire export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Germany (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Steel Stranded Wire Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of iron or steel stranded wire, ropes and cables increased by 5.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +39.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, steel stranded wire imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main suppliers of steel stranded wire imports to Poland, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Turkey, Hungary, Vietnam, South Korea, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Thailand, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of +48.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest steel stranded wire suppliers to Poland were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 43% of total imports. Turkey, South Korea, Vietnam, Germany, France, Hungary, Luxembourg, Thailand, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +52.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average steel stranded wire import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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