Poland: Metal Office Furniture Market 2024

Metal Office Furniture Market Size in Poland

The Polish metal office furniture market shrank notably to $X in 2022, which is down by -38.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a noticeable descent. Metal office furniture consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metal Office Furniture Production in Poland

In value terms, metal office furniture production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by +33.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 56%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Metal Office Furniture Exports

Exports from Poland

Metal office furniture exports from Poland stood at X tons in 2022, with an increase of 5.5% on the previous year. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.9% 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 +95.5% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 21%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, metal office furniture exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for metal office furniture exports from Poland, accounting for a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, metal office furniture exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+8.9% per year) and Sweden (+26.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for metal office furniture exports from Poland, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +9.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+25.1% per year) and France (+13.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average metal office furniture export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, metal office furniture export price increased by +71.8% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uzbekistan ($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 Denmark (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Metal Office Furniture Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of metal office furniture were imported into Poland; approximately equating 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, metal office furniture imports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest metal office furniture supplier to Poland, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, metal office furniture imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), eightfold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+7.4% per year) and Denmark (+103.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of metal office furniture to Poland, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +25.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+89.5% per year) and Germany (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average metal office furniture import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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