Additives for cements, mortars, concretes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for prepared additives for cements, mortars, and concretes experienced considerable fluctuations in both volume and value between 2018 and 2024. Market volume in physical terms peaked at 196.6 thousand tons in 2021 after a steady rise from 165.1 thousand tons in 2018, followed by a decline to 158.9 thousand tons in 2023 before a slight recovery to 164.6 thousand tons in 2024. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, reaching a high of 116.1 million US dollars in 2021.

The market contraction in 2022, when volume fell to 187.3 thousand tons and value to 107.6 million US dollars, was partly driven by soaring energy costs across Europe. Higher energy prices increased production expenses for cement and additives, which tightened supply and contributed to the reduction in market volume.

After the 2022 downturn, the market continued to slide in 2023, dropping to its lowest point in the period. However, 2024 saw a modest rebound in both volume and value, indicating a gradual stabilization.

Production additives for cements, mortars, concretes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the production value of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes reached 72 716 K $ US in 2020, marking a 7.4% year-on-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 77 026 K $ US, with the largest increase of 19.7% occurring that same year. In contrast, the most significant decline of 12.1% was observed in 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 137.6 K t, down by 4.1% compared to the previous year. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 148.7 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 6.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports additives for cements, mortars, concretes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 32 552 t, showing a modest advance of 8.2% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 20.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export portfolio for additives in kind was quite diverse. Germany accounted for 28.4% of exports, the United Kingdom for 10.1%, and the Netherlands for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.1% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution among multiple partners.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes from Poland increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value amounted to 18 797 K $ US, reflecting a significant improvement of 10.8% year-on-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 52.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Poland's exports of additives in value terms. Germany held a 21.8% share, Russia 9.1%, and Latvia 8.9%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 39.8% of total export value, while numerous smaller partners each contributed modest individual shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports additives for cements, mortars, concretes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, imports of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes into Poland declined. In 2020, total imports were 50 858 t, representing a drop of 7.8% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 78.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 55 162 t, and the largest increase of 59.7% occurred in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Italy formed the core of Poland's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 35.7% of imports, Czechia for 33.2%, and Italy for 11.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 80.1% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the import value of additives for cements, mortars, and concretes into Poland was recorded at 33 266 K $ US, up by 6.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 26.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%. The peak value was observed in 2018 at 33 415 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 27.0%. In contrast, the most significant decline of 6.1% occurred in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and South Korea accounted for the largest shares of Poland's imports in value terms. Germany held 47.5%, Italy 18.8%, and South Korea 10.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 77.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020