Poland: Metal Wool Market 2025

Metal Wool Market Size in Poland

For the third consecutive year, the Polish metal wool market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 2.4% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable descent. Metal wool consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Wool Production in Poland

In value terms, metal wool production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 8.3% against the previous year. Metal wool production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Metal Wool Exports

Exports from Poland

Metal wool exports from Poland contracted modestly to X tons in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 43%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, metal wool exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 25%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for metal wool exports from Poland, accounting for a 20% share of total exports. Moreover, metal wool exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+33.0% per year) and Germany (-6.2% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for metal wool exported from Poland were Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Lithuania ($X), together comprising 47% of total exports. Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Serbia, Moldova, Russia, Norway and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +101.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average metal wool export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, metal wool export price increased by +72.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Wool Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of iron or steel wool imported into Poland declined to X tons, which is down by -3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metal wool imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 19%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal wool supplier to Poland, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, metal wool imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to -4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-8.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+116.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of iron or steel wool to Poland, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-7.4% per year) and the Netherlands (+112.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average metal wool import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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