Aluminium bars, rods and profiles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Poland increased from 259 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 286 thousand tonnes in 2020, while market volume grew from 265 thousand tonnes to 295 thousand tonnes. This expansion was part of a broader rise in output across the European Union and globally, with 2018 recording the fastest growth rate. Steady consumption growth in the EU continued into 2019, supporting the Polish market.

After 2020, production data are unavailable, but trade flows show significant shifts. In 2021, imports surged by 35% to 169 thousand tonnes, driven by record global production of non-alloy aluminium and rising demand from the automotive and construction sectors. In 2022, despite a drop in import volumes, their value remained high due to a 24% increase in aluminium prices in the EU. Exports also gained in value, reflecting sustained external demand. By 2023, both import and export volumes declined, even as global production activity stayed strong and demand from key sectors kept growing. In 2024, imports into Poland rebounded to 164 thousand tonnes, amid persistently high aluminium prices and its expanding role in electric vehicle manufacturing and sustainable construction.

Production aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of aluminium bars, rods and profiles reached 1 123 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 1.5% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 185 million US dollars, which represented an 11.3% increase. However, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 6.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in Poland has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 286.0 thousand tonnes, which is a 7.8% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 18.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Exports aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles from Poland have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, Poland exported 116.1 thousand tonnes, showing a substantial increase of 11.8% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 31.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%.

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

The structure of exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 was diversified, with Germany accounting for 24.8% of exports, Czechia for 14.0%, and Slovakia for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented 49.5% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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, M $ US

Poland's exports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 500.3 million US dollars, which is 4.2% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 36.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest buyer with 23.4% of exports in value terms, followed by Czechia at 13.3% and Slovakia at 9.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 46.2% of total exports, but against a broad background of smaller partners, they did not dominate the market.

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

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

Imports aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of aluminium bars, rods and profiles in kind have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 124.8 thousand tonnes, representing a strong increase of 12.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 38.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Poland were not concentrated on a few key markets. Germany accounted for 23.4% of imports, China for 12.6%, and Slovakia for 11.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 47.5% of total 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, M $ US

In 2020, foreign supplies of aluminium bars, rods and profiles to Poland totalled 456.0 million US dollars, indicating a slight rise of 3.0% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 30.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 28.8%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the largest supplier with 26.1% of imports in value terms, followed by China at 11.1% and Slovakia at 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 45.0% of total imports, indicating a broadly diversified partner base.

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

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