Poland: Market for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles 2024

Market Size for Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Poland

The Polish rubber-to-metal and moulded article market amounted to $X in 2021, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles in Poland

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Exports from Poland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles increased by 8.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -20.3% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports totaled $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports from Poland, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+4.8% per year) and France (+3.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber-to-metal and moulded articles exports from Poland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+3.6% per year) and the UK (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 6.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Austria (+14.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rubber-to-Metal and Moulded Articles

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles were imported into Poland; growing by 15% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest rubber-to-metal and moulded article supplier to Poland, accounting for a 31% share of total imports. Moreover, rubber-to-metal and moulded article imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +3.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+10.0% per year) and Italy (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rubber-to-metal and moulded articles to Poland, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.2% per year) and China (+7.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average rubber-to-metal and moulded article import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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