Poland: Market for Zirconium Ores and Concentrates 2024

Market Size for Zirconium Ores and Concentrates in Poland

In 2022, the Polish zirconium ore and concentrate market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a prominent increase. Zirconium ore and concentrate consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of zirconium ores and concentrates increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for zirconium ore and concentrate exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, zirconium ore and concentrate exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), sixfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for zirconium ores and concentrates exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average zirconium ore and concentrate export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Belarus ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uzbekistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Zirconium Ores and Concentrates

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of zirconium ores and concentrates, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, zirconium ore and concentrate imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest zirconium ore and concentrate supplier to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, zirconium ore and concentrate imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), the United States ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest zirconium ore and concentrate suppliers to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, 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 zirconium ore and concentrate import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a tangible expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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