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Chalk and dolomite market in Poland

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish chalk and dolomite market demonstrated significant expansion from 2018 to 2024, with its total volume increasing from 4.0 million tonnes to 6.0 million tonnes. This growth was primarily driven by a robust rise in domestic production, which climbed from 3.8 million tonnes to 5.8 million tonnes over the same period.

Market expansion accelerated notably between 2020 and 2021, adding over 1 million tonnes to annual consumption. Following a minor contraction in 2022, the market volume recovered and stabilized at just above 6.0 million tonnes in the subsequent two years, indicating a maturing phase of growth.

In monetary terms, the market's value followed a consistent upward trajectory, rising from $122.8 million in 2018 to $193.8 million in 2024. This increase reflects the combined effect of higher physical volumes and underlying market price movements.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chalk and dolomite in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the output value of chalk and dolomite reached 119.0 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 4.2% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 31.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.8%	(1.9%)	4.2%	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's chalk and dolomite production volume has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4,974 thousand tonnes, showing a strong gain of 13.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 36%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.8%	15.8%	13.1%	10.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chalk and dolomite from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's chalk and dolomite export volume has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 277.3 thousand tonnes, up by 387.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 821.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 109.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.4%	42.8%	387.6%	109.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Czechia, Ukraine, and Lithuania—collectively absorbed 86.9% of Poland's total chalk and dolomite exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's chalk and dolomite export value has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7,393 thousand US dollars, constituting a strong uptick of 24.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 126.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 31.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	37.8%	32.0%	24.6%	31.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Lithuania, and Czechia were the principal buyers of chalk and dolomite from Poland in value terms, accounting for 27.6%, 23.3%, and 15.0% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 65.9% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chalk and dolomite to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year reduction, Poland's chalk and dolomite import volume increased in 2020. The country imported 221.7 thousand tonnes, up by 4.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 18.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 6.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 221.7 thousand tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 at 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.2%)	(8.5%)	4.6%	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Germany, and Denmark were the leading sources for Poland's chalk and dolomite imports in volume terms, with shares of 55.1%, 16.2%, and 12.3%, respectively. Combined, they accounted for 83.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's chalk and dolomite import value amounted to 11,724 thousand US dollars, showing little change from 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 10,873 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 7.0%. The most significant increase occurred in 2019 at 7.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.0%)	7.8%	0.0%	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Germany, and France continued to be the top suppliers of chalk and dolomite to Poland in value terms, with shares of 24.8%, 19.8%, and 11.5%, respectively. Together, they represented 56.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io