Cement, concrete or artificial stone articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in Poland displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2022. Market volume, measured in physical terms, contracted over two consecutive years before a strong recovery in 2021, which was then partially reversed in the following year. This pattern resulted in an overall smaller market by the end of the period compared to its starting point.

A distinct surge occurred in 2021, when market volume expanded by over 13% to reach 34.6 million metric tons. The corresponding market value also rose by 13% to $2.27 billion. The following year brought a sharp 11% contraction in volume to 30.8 million metric tons, while the market's value in dollars remained slightly elevated at $2.3 billion, suggesting changes in average prices or product composition during that time.

Production trends followed a similar trajectory, declining from 2018 to 2020, peaking in 2021, and then falling again in 2022. The interplay of domestic output and trade flows contributed to a final market size that was below the level recorded at the beginning of the observed timeframe.

Production cement, concrete or artificial stone articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 304 million US dollars, marking a 1.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 21.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 414 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 27.1%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 3.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production volume of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, 31 011 thousand tonnes were produced, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 8.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The peak volume was reached in 2018 at 32 264 thousand tonnes, which experienced the largest increase of 13.1%. The most notable decline was in 2019, with a 2.1% drop.

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

Exports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Poland's exports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles declined. In 2020, export volume totaled 906.2 thousand tonnes, showing a small decrease of 1.7% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 46%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 921.4 thousand tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 36.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and Denmark were the top buyers of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles from Poland. Germany accounted for 26.8% of exports in kind, Sweden for 22.5%, and Denmark for 13.8%. Together, these three countries represented 63.0% of Poland's total exports in this category.

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, M $ US

After two years of increase, Poland's exports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 372.8 million US dollars, which is 4.2% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 55.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.8%. The peak value was in 2019 at 389.3 million US dollars. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 55.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden were the main markets for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany held a 21.4% share, Denmark 19.9%, and Sweden 18.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 60.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports cement, concrete or artificial stone articles to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 286.3 thousand tonnes, showing a substantial advance of 13.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 114.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 28.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Belarus, and Czechia were the leading sources for Poland's imports in kind. Germany contributed 31.1% of imports, Belarus 30.4%, and Czechia 14.1%. Together, these three countries made up 75.5% 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, M $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a two-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imported volumes totaled 72.2 million US dollars, representing a strong uptick of 10.9% from the previous year. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 0.6% drop, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 81.5% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and China were the largest suppliers of cement, concrete, and artificial stone articles to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.4% of imports, Czechia for 15.0%, and China for 10.7%. Collectively, these three countries formed 69.1% of total imports.

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

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