Poland: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Poland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Polish limestone flux and limestone market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Limestone flux and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in Poland

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 +25.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for limestone flux and limestone exports from Poland, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, limestone flux and limestone exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +12.1%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone exports from Poland, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +10.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average limestone flux and limestone export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone imported into Poland fell notably to X tons, declining by -18.4% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 213% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 175% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) was the main limestone flux and limestone supplier to Poland, accounting for a 97% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary (X tons), with a 2.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to -20.0%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone to Poland, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic amounted to -18.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average limestone flux and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, limestone flux and limestone import price decreased by -16.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, 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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Estonia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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