Poland: Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market 2025

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish graphite non-electrical articles market increased by 8.9% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Graphite non-electrical articles consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Production in Poland

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 194% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of non-electrical articles of graphite or other carbon, which increased by 79% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 381% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles exports expanded slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 261% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for graphite non-electrical articles exports from Poland, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, graphite non-electrical articles exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fivefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +183.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+20.2% per year) and South Africa (+88.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest markets for graphite non-electrical articles exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, with a CAGR of +100.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average graphite non-electrical articles export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -42.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Hungary (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Graphite Non-Electrical Articles Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, graphite non-electrical articles imports into Poland surged to X tons, picking up by 42% against the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, graphite non-electrical articles imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the United States (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of graphite non-electrical articles imports to Poland, together comprising 70% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, Austria, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Denmark, the UK and Spain, which together accounted for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Lithuania (with a CAGR of +172.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphite non-electrical articles suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. The UK, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Italy, Austria, Lithuania, Spain, France and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +176.0%, 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

In 2021, the average graphite non-electrical articles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 17% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+17.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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