Poland: Market for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes 2024

Market Size for Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Polish prepared additives for cements market, when its value decreased by -0.4% to $X. Overall, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% 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 +25.4% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Production of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes in Poland

In value terms, prepared additives for cements production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +34.4% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Prepared additives for cements production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes decreased by -6.3% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 9.2%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 34%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of prepared additives for cements exports from Poland, together comprising 39% of total exports. Lithuania, Belgium, France, Latvia, Ukraine, Russia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 52%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +119.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for prepared additives for cements exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Latvia ($X), together comprising 35% of total exports. Lithuania, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Russia, Ukraine, Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +135.0%, recorded 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

The average prepared additives for cements export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 108% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Latvia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the UK (+31.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Prepared Additives For Cements, Mortars Or Concretes

Imports into Poland

Prepared additives for cements imports into Poland reduced remarkably to X tons in 2022, which is down by -18.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared additives for cements imports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of prepared additives for cements imports to Poland, together accounting for 74% of total imports. Slovakia, South Korea, Austria, Russia, France and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Korea (with a CAGR of +148.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared additives for cements, mortars or concretes to Poland, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+2.2% per year) and South Korea (+134.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared additives for cements import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, prepared additives for cements import price increased by +52.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 40%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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