Poland: Natural Stone Sett Market 2024

Natural Stone Sett Market Size in Poland

The Polish natural stone sett market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Natural Stone Sett Production in Poland

In value terms, natural stone sett production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. Natural stone sett production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Natural Stone Sett Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones decreased by -2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 94%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, natural stone sett exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 199% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for natural stone sett exports from Poland, accounting for a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, natural stone sett exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belarus (X tons), with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +3.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+40.9% per year) and Belarus (+30.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones exports from Poland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at +3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+38.5% per year) and Switzerland (+37.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural stone sett export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural stone sett export price increased by +11.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 54%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 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 Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Switzerland (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Stone Sett Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of natural stone setts, kerbstones and flagstones decreased by -39% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural stone sett imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural stone sett to Poland, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, natural stone sett imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +13.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-21.0% per year) and Germany (+5.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest natural stone sett suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 89% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +26.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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 stone sett import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+16.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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