Asphalt or similar material articles in rolls market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market volume for asphalt rolls in Poland fell sharply in 2019 to 82 314 thousand m², then gradually recovered to 90 202 thousand m² in 2021, still below the 2018 peak of 110 718 thousand m². In value terms, the market declined in 2019 but grew significantly in 2021 to $200.7 million, indicating rising average prices.

In 2022, the market faced a sales crisis for construction materials, product shortages, and disrupted supply chains, which reduced volume to 76 325 thousand m². Simultaneously, inflation drove rapid price increases, pushing market value up to $239.1 million. The downturn intensified in 2023, with further deterioration in construction material demand, leading to a steep drop in volume to 54 429 thousand m² and value to $186.3 million.

Recovery began in 2024 as volume rose to 60 230 thousand m² and value reached $200.3 million. This rebound was supported by increased funding for road investments from the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways (GDDKiA), nearly reaching PLN 19 billion, which directly boosted demand for asphalt. Additionally, the market stabilized after the crisis, with full product availability restored.

Production asphalt articles in rolls in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls reached 146.2 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 0.8% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 3.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 154.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 8.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Following a two-year decline, Poland's production of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls rebounded in 2020, with output reaching 72 822 thousand square meters, up 1.4% from the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 8%, translating to an average annual decline of 2.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 71 835 thousand square meters, while 2018 saw the largest drop of 5.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports asphalt articles in rolls from Poland

Exports in kind, K m²

After two consecutive years of growth, Poland's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls declined in 2020, with volumes totaling 7 947 thousand square meters, down 3.2% from the previous year. Despite this recent dip, exports increased by 22.7% overall between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual growth rate of 7.1%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 212 thousand square meters, which also experienced the largest increase of 23.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls were relatively diversified. The top three destinations—Slovakia (17.3% of export volume), the United Kingdom (14.9%), and Czechia (14.5%)—collectively accounted for 46.6% of total exports, indicating no single market dominated significantly.

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

Following a two-year upward trend, Poland's export value of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls decreased in 2020, amounting to 18 232 thousand US dollars, a moderate decline of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports grew substantially by 40.8%, with an average annual increase of 12.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 19 755 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest rise of 23.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export value of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls was spread across multiple countries. The leading destinations—the United Kingdom (16.5% of export value), Slovakia (12.7%), and Romania (11.6%)—together represented 40.7% of total exports, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports asphalt articles in rolls to Poland

Imports in kind, K m²

Import volumes of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls into Poland showed significant volatility from 2017 to 2020. In 2020, imports reached 19 166 thousand square meters, a slight increase of 2.5% from 2019. The lowest volume was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 42 653 thousand square meters, which also saw the largest increase of 206.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most substantial decline of 56.2%, resulting in a 3.1-fold difference between the highest and lowest years.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls were highly concentrated. Russia (48.6% of import volume), Austria (30.4%), and Germany (9.8%) formed the core group of suppliers, collectively accounting for 88.8% of total imports.

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

After two years of growth, Poland's import value of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls fell in 2020, totaling 36 823 thousand US dollars, a slight decrease of 2.6% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 46.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 37 813 thousand US dollars, while 2018 saw the largest rise of 47.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland's import value of asphalt or similar material articles in rolls was dominated by two key markets: Russia and Germany. Together, they accounted for 80.4% of total imports, while other destinations held comparatively smaller shares.

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

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