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Asphalt and bitumen articles market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for asphalt and bitumen articles experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2024. Initially, in 2018, market volume stood at 193.3 million USD, driven by robust demand from road and infrastructure construction sectors. This was followed by a downturn in 2019 to 174.4 million USD and a stabilization in 2020 at 175.7 million USD.

After a break in the data series for 2021, the market expanded sharply to 254.2 million USD in 2022, coinciding with a peak in production. However, this growth was partially reversed in 2023, when market size fell to 196.5 million USD.

A recovery occurred in 2024, with market volume reaching 208.3 million USD, supported by sustained infrastructure investment by the Polish government, which helped maintain demand for asphalt products.

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, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020, 2022-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2020, 2022-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  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 asphalt and bitumen articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2019, Poland's output of asphalt and bitumen articles reached its lowest value at 172.2 million US dollars, declining by 9.0% from the previous year. However, production rebounded in 2020, increasing by 2.7% year-over-year to 176.7 million US dollars. The peak value was recorded earlier in 2018 at 189.1 million US dollars, which represented a 7.1% increase from 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.1%	(9.0%)	2.7%	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports asphalt and bitumen articles from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of asphalt and bitumen articles from Poland have been growing for two consecutive years. In 2018, export volume hit its lowest point at 61.9 thousand tonnes, with a slight decline of 0.1% from 2017. The following year saw a significant rebound, with exports jumping by 11.0% to reach higher levels. By 2020, export volume reached 70.7 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.9% increase year-over-year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 14.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	11.0%	2.9%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of asphalt and bitumen articles in volume terms were relatively diversified. The top three destinations—the United Kingdom with 13.0% of exports, Czechia with 11.4%, and Slovakia with 10.5%—collectively accounted for 34.9% of total export flows, indicating a lack of heavy concentration.

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 exports of asphalt and bitumen articles in value terms have increased for three years in a row. In 2020, exports reached 47,211 thousand US dollars, up by 1.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 27.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.2%	10.0%	1.8%	8.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's exports of asphalt and bitumen articles in value terms were spread across numerous countries. The top three markets—the United Kingdom with 13.6% of exports, Germany with 9.7%, and France with 9.7%—together made up only 32.9% of total export value, reflecting a broad distribution.

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 asphalt and bitumen articles to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of asphalt and bitumen articles in volume terms have risen for three consecutive years. In 2020, imports totaled 103.3 thousand tonnes, showing a modest increase of 1.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports expanded by 36.3%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.5%	7.4%	1.1%	10.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of asphalt and bitumen articles in volume terms were highly concentrated. Russia dominated with 68.4% of imports, followed by Germany with 9.5% and Slovakia with 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 84.5% of total import flows.

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

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of asphalt and bitumen articles in value terms declined in 2020. Imports amounted to 46,149 thousand US dollars, down by 5.1% year-over-year. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 48,629 thousand US dollars, following a substantial increase of 45.9% in 2018. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 45.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	45.9%	4.8%	(5.1%)	13.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's imports of asphalt and bitumen articles in value terms were heavily concentrated. Russia led with 54.5% of imports, Germany accounted for 19.6%, and Slovakia made up 5.6%. Combined, these three countries comprised 79.6% of total import value.

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