Balls, needles and rollers for ball or roller bearings market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for balls, needles and rollers for ball or roller bearings experienced significant volatility in physical volume between 2018 and 2024. Consumption started at 15,731 t in 2018, fell sharply to 10,706 t in 2019, then partially recovered to 12,750 t in 2020. After another drop to 9,984 t in 2021, the market reached its lowest point of 7,128 t in 2023 before rebounding to 9,381 t in 2024.

In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, declining from $36.4 million in 2018 to $28.2 million in 2020. It recovered to $35.3 million in 2021, then contracted sharply to $21.8 million in 2022. The subsequent recovery brought the market value to approximately $30.4 million by 2024. This period of local fluctuation coincided with global industry drivers, including rising demand from electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing and ongoing technological advancements in bearing materials and production processes.

The market's lowest volume and value occurred in 2022 and 2023, but the data shows a clear upward turn in 2024, indicating a phase of stabilization and recovery within the broader European industrial landscape.

Production balls, needles and rollers for ball or roller bearings in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings in Poland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 62 063 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 15.4% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 83 560 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 14.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of decline, production of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings in Poland increased. In 2020, Poland produced 20 268 tonnes, up 0.7% year-over-year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%. The lowest output was in 2019 at 20 133 tonnes, which experienced the steepest decline of 17.4%.

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

Exports balls, needles and rollers for ball or roller bearings from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, exports of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings from Poland declined. In 2020, Poland exported 11 811 tonnes, down 18.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 10.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 14 542 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 5.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the key export partners for Poland in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 23.5% of exports, France for 19.1%, and the United Kingdom for 9.0%. Together, these three countries represented 51.7% of total export flows.

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

Exports of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings from Poland fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 57 878 thousand US dollars, a 14.6% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 74 742 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 18.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Poland's exports of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.3% of exports, France for 15.5%, and Germany for 14.6%. Combined, these three partners made up 49.4% of total export value, with many smaller markets holding 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 balls, needles and rollers for ball or roller bearings to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings into Poland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 4 293 tonnes, a sharp 16.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 5 346 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and China were the main sources of imports for Poland in terms of volume. Germany represented 21.8% of imports, while France and China each accounted for 16.7%. Together, these three countries made up 55.2% 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

After two years of growth, imports of balls, needles, and rollers for ball or roller bearings into Poland declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 052 thousand US dollars, down 15.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.5%. The highest value was in 2019 at 28 316 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 6.0%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, France, and China formed the key group of import partners for Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 36.2% of imports, France for 13.6%, and China for 9.2%. Jointly, these three partners represented 59.0% 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