Poland: Worked Slate Market 2024

Worked Slate Market Size in Poland

The Polish worked slate market expanded significantly to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Production in Poland

In value terms, worked slate production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Worked Slate Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of worked slate exported from Poland surged to X tons, jumping by 35% on 2021. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 840% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 579% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of worked slate exports from Poland, together accounting for 50% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan, the Czech Republic, Armenia, France, Italy, Spain, Uzbekistan, the UK and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kyrgyzstan (with a CAGR of +191.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for worked slate exported from Poland were Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 59% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan, France, Austria, Italy, Spain, Armenia, Belarus, the UK and Uzbekistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +163.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 worked slate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 65%. 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Austria (+17.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Worked Slate Imports

Imports into Poland

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of worked slate increased by 28% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, worked slate imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 +66.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of worked slate imports to Poland, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +43.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest worked slate suppliers to Poland were Italy ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +43.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average worked slate import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, worked slate import price increased by +47.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 33%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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