Poland: Unvulcanized Rubber Market 2025

Unvulcanized Rubber Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish unvulcanized rubber market increased by 8.2% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Unvulcanized rubber consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Unvulcanized Rubber Production in Poland

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber production surged 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. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unvulcanized Rubber Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof, when their volume decreased by -7.5% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for unvulcanized rubber exports from Poland, accounting for a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+5.0% per year) and Hungary (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof exports from Poland, comprising 23% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+2.6% per year) and Hungary (-3.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average unvulcanized rubber export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Serbia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Unvulcanized Rubber Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof imported into Poland fell to X tons, which is down by -5.3% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +2.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, unvulcanized rubber imports rose to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 2021 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest unvulcanized rubber supplier to Poland, with a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, unvulcanized rubber imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Romania (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.8% per year) and Romania (+129.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unvulcanized rubber and articles thereof to Poland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +2.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+6.7% per year) and France (-0.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unvulcanized rubber import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 13%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($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 Netherlands (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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