Poland: Wood Charcoal Market 2024

Wood Charcoal Market Size in Poland

The Polish wood charcoal market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Charcoal Production in Poland

In value terms, wood charcoal production shrank notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +25.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 52%. Wood charcoal production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Charcoal Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, exports of wood charcoal from Poland declined to X tons, waning by -12.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +13.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood charcoal exports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +28.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for wood charcoal exports from Poland, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, wood charcoal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Norway (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+6.5% per year) and Norway (+21.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood charcoal exports from Poland, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Norway, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+6.5% per year) and Norway (+16.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood charcoal export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Finland ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wood Charcoal Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of wood charcoal decreased by -6.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -32.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood charcoal imports reached $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -22.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wood charcoal to Poland, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, wood charcoal imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Nigeria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +2.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-3.6% per year) and Belarus (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood charcoal to Poland, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine amounted to +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Nigeria (-3.9% per year) and Belarus (+25.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood charcoal import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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