Poland: Orthopaedic Appliances Market 2024

Orthopaedic Appliances Market Size in Poland

The Polish orthopaedic appliances market dropped to $X in 2022, shrinking by -13.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Orthopaedic Appliances Production in Poland

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances production expanded remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 252%. Orthopaedic appliances production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Orthopaedic Appliances Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of orthopaedic appliances and splints were exported from Poland; with an increase of 23% compared with the year before. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 55%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for orthopaedic appliances exports from Poland, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+85.0% per year) and the United States (+43.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for orthopaedic appliances and splints exports from Poland, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+51.2% per year) and Italy (+46.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average orthopaedic appliances export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Russia (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Orthopaedic Appliances Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of orthopaedic appliances and splints into Poland soared to X tons, growing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, orthopaedic appliances imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest orthopaedic appliances supplier to Poland, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, orthopaedic appliances imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +23.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+20.1% per year) and Germany (+18.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest orthopaedic appliances suppliers to Poland, together comprising 55% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +31.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 orthopaedic appliances import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -25.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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