Band saw blades market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Polish band saw blades market volume reached 1 057 t, with production at 1 857 t. Growth was supported by the development of the metal and automotive industries, which increased demand for cutting tools. The market then rose to 1 599 t in 2019. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp drop to 996 t due to widespread supply chain disruptions and production constraints.

Recovery began in 2021 as the market grew to 1 159 t, driven by the gradual resumption of industrial activity after the pandemic. This growth continued into 2022, with the market reaching 1 192 t, fueled by sustained demand recovery from the automotive and metalworking sectors.

In 2023, market volume contracted to 970 t, then rebounded to 1 231 t in 2024, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the Polish industrial landscape.

Production band saw blades in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of band saw blades was valued at 19 253 K $ US, marking a 12.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 13.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 19 714 K $ US, which saw the largest annual increase of 16.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the most significant decline, with production dropping by 12.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 2 022 tonnes of band saw blades, representing a 14.9% improvement compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 22.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with production falling by 5.2%.

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

Exports band saw blades from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's exports of band saw blades totalled 2 649 tonnes, which is 13.3% higher than in 2019. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 337 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 2 807 tonnes. The most substantial decline took place in 2019, with exports decreasing by 16.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical structure of Poland's band saw blade exports in kind was highly diversified. Belarus accounted for 27.5% of exports, Ukraine for 11.4%, and Russia for 9.2%, together making up 48.1% of total flows. The remaining 51.9% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

In 2020, Poland's exports of band saw blades amounted to 26 489 K $ US, showing a 7.9% rise compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25.6%, with an average annual decline of 9.4%. The lowest export value was in 2019 at 24 546 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 36 309 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with exports falling by 32.4%.

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

The structure of Poland's band saw blade exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany contributed 13.1% of exports, Belarus 12.8%, and Russia 10.9%, together accounting for 36.8% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position in the export 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 band saw blades to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Poland's imports of band saw blades declined in 2020. The country imported approximately 1 623 tonnes, down by 25.4% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5%, with an average annual decline of 1.7%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 175 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Poland's band saw blade imports in kind were the United States, accounting for 56.9% of imports, Germany with 17.3%, and China with 8.8%. Together, these three countries represented 83.1% 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

Following a two-year improvement, Poland's imports of band saw blades declined in 2020. Imports totalled 30 071 K $ US, indicating a contraction of 15.8% compared to the previous year. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 17%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4%. The peak import value was in 2019 at 35 703 K $ US, and the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with imports rising by 29.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading suppliers of band saw blades to Poland in value terms were the United States, with a 49.9% share of imports, Germany at 22.3%, and China at 7.6%. Their combined share reached 79.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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