Poland: Market for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines 2025

Market Size for Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Poland

In 2022, the Polish market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines in Poland

In value terms, production of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Exports from Poland

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by 38% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight setback. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines from Poland, with a combined 45% share of total exports. The United States, Spain, Germany, the Czech Republic, Turkey, Romania, Croatia, Hungary, the UK and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +49.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines exports from Poland, comprising 24% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+1.6% per year) and Italy (-8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines increased by +90.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Belgium (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Line Pipe of Steel other than Stainless Steel for Oil or Gas Pipelines

Imports into Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines, which increased by 73% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 110%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines supplier to Poland, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+3.2% per year) and Germany (-6.5% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines to Poland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+2.4% per year) and Germany (-2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for line pipe of steel other than stainless steel for oil or gas pipelines stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 48% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform