Poland: Safety Glass Market 2024

Safety Glass Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish safety glass market decreased by -12.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -23.4% against 2019 indices. Safety glass consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Safety Glass Production in Poland

In value terms, safety glass production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Safety glass production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Safety Glass Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of safety glass exported from Poland rose slightly to X square meters, increasing by 3.9% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 35%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety glass exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for safety glass exports from Poland, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, safety glass exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X square meters), with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+6.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for safety glass exports from Poland, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (+6.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+8.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average safety glass export price amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Glass Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X square meters of safety glass were imported into Poland; which is down by -18.8% compared with the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safety glass imports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) were the main suppliers of safety glass imports to Poland, with a combined 66% share of total imports. Germany, Italy, France and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +108.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest safety glass suppliers to Poland, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Turkey, France, the Czech Republic and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Belarus, with a CAGR of +85.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 safety glass import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 6.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the price for Belarus ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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