Ceramic roofing tiles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for ceramic roofing tiles in Poland displayed significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. After a slight contraction in 2019, the market value recovered and entered a phase of substantial growth, peaking at over 191 million US dollars in 2022.

This upward trajectory was sharply reversed in 2023, with the market volume declining by more than half to 86.4 million US dollars. A strong rebound followed in 2024, lifting the market value to 126.3 million US dollars, though it remained below the highs seen earlier in the period.

Production and trade flows showed similar patterns of fluctuation, with domestic output and international trade both contributing to the overall market dynamics throughout these years.

Production ceramic roofing tiles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of ceramic roofing tiles reached 116.0 million US dollars in 2020, showing a strong year-on-year increase of 11.5%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.1%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 104.0 million US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 119.0 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 12.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 12.3%.

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

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's exports of ceramic roofing tiles totaled 123.7 thousand tonnes, marking a solid increase of 13.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 109.0 thousand tonnes, and the largest decline occurred that same year with a drop of 8.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia formed the core group of markets for Poland's ceramic roofing tile exports in kind. Germany accounted for 55.1% of exports, the United Kingdom for 9.9%, and Russia for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 71.3% 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

In 2020, the value of ceramic roofing tiles exported from Poland amounted to 28 333 thousand US dollars, which is 15.2% higher than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 12.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 604 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year with a drop of 13.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the principal destinations for Poland's ceramic roofing tile exports in value terms. Germany held a 41.6% share, the United Kingdom 24.1%, and Russia 7.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 72.8% 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 ceramic roofing tiles to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of ceramic roofing tiles in kind declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 193.8 thousand tonnes, representing a slight decrease of 2.6% from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 207.3 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 4.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a rise of 6.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Poland's ceramic roofing tile imports in kind was highly concentrated, with Germany alone accounting for 96.1% 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

Poland's imports of ceramic roofing tiles in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 52 110 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a gain of 4.1% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 24%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Germany concentrated almost all of Poland's ceramic roofing tile imports in value terms, with a share of 96.9% of total flows.

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

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