Poland: Market for Natural Rubber And Gums 2025

Market Size for Natural Rubber And Gums in Poland

The Polish natural rubber and gum market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +79.1% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of natural rubber and gums were exported from Poland; increasing by 194% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 285%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for natural rubber and gum exports from Poland, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, natural rubber and gum exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia amounted to +60.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+178.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+189.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for natural rubber and gums exports from Poland, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +51.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+145.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+160.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average natural rubber and gum export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Romania (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Natural Rubber And Gums

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of natural rubber and gums imported into Poland surged to X tons, rising by 24% compared with 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +56.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural rubber and gum imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +96.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 59%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural rubber and gum imports to Poland, with a combined 84% share of total imports. China, Guatemala, Cameroon, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +137.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural rubber and gum suppliers to Poland were Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +145.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural rubber and gum import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Cameroon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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