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Argon market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish argon market contracted in 2019, with its value falling to 53.5 million USD from 57.6 million USD the previous year. It then recovered strongly by 2021, reaching 65.8 million USD, indicating a resurgence in industrial activity.

A period of robust expansion followed from 2022 to 2024, with the market growing from 79.9 million USD to 103.4 million USD. Domestic production increased significantly over these years, rising from 74.5 million USD to 97.3 million USD, highlighting the sector's growing output capacity.

Broader industrial and energy market conditions in 2024, such as rising CO2 emission costs and natural gas price fluctuations, created an operating environment that could indirectly influence the technical gases sector, including argon.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2021-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, M m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2019, 2021-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, M m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/K m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/K m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/K m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production argon in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's argon production was valued at 50 515 K $ US, marking a 5.6% decrease from 2018. Production peaked in 2018 at 53 532 K $ US, which saw the largest annual increase of 9.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, overall production grew by 2.9%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	(5.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, M m³

The market for argon in Poland showed significant volatility during these years. Production volumes varied widely, with a 3.7-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2019, Poland produced 214.6 M m³ of argon, representing a gradual year-over-year decline of 3.2%. The peak production volume was recorded in 2018 at 221.6 M m³, which also experienced the largest annual surge of 273.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	273.0%	(3.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports argon from Poland

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2020, Poland's argon exports totaled 6 505 K m³, an 8.9% decrease from 2019. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 5 819 K m³ and peaked in 2019 at 7 141 K m³, with the largest annual increase of 22.7% occurring that year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.3%)	22.7%	(8.9%)	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the main destinations for Poland's argon exports in volume terms were Czechia, accounting for 40.7% of exports, Germany at 21.3%, and Slovakia with 14.3%. Together, these three countries represented 76.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's argon exports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 987 K $ US, up 10.7% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, export value rose by 46.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.7%	23.6%	10.7%	13.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the primary buyers of Polish argon in value terms were Czechia, with a 37.2% share of exports, Germany at 20.4%, and Slovakia contributing 12.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 70.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports argon to Poland

Imports in kind, K m³

In 2020, Poland's argon imports reached 18 683 K m³, a 13.2% increase from the previous year. Imports saw the largest annual decline in 2019 at 2.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes grew by 26.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	(2.3%)	13.2%	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany and Czechia dominated Poland's argon import structure in volume terms, with other countries collectively making up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland imported 9 393 K $ US worth of argon in 2020, a dramatic 43.3% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.7%. From 2017 to 2020, import value surged by 69.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.7%	(5.7%)	43.3%	19.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany and Czechia were the primary suppliers of argon to Poland in value terms, together holding an 89.1% share of total imports, while other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io