Check valves market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for check valves in Poland experienced notable shifts between 2018 and 2024. After an initial physical market volume of 1.9 thousand tonnes in 2018, consumption contracted significantly to 1.3 thousand tonnes in 2020. This was followed by a recovery phase, with market size surpassing its 2018 level to reach 2.0 thousand tonnes in 2022 and climbing further to 2.2 thousand tonnes by the end of 2024.

The market's value trajectory differed from its volume trend. Despite the drop in physical consumption, the market's value in monetary terms showed resilience and growth, rising from $24.6 million in 2018 to $37.6 million in 2024. This indicates a shift towards higher-value products or increased unit prices over the period, with the market's reliance on imports remaining a consistent structural feature.

Production check valves in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the production value of check valves reached 6 853 K $ US in 2020, marking a gradual 5.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 6.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 6 528 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 9 551 K $ US. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 31.6%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 30.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Production in Poland varied significantly, with a two-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, 645 t of check valves were produced, representing a 1.4% year-over-year increase. The peak was recorded in 2018 at 1 242 t. The most substantial decline happened in 2019, dropping by 48.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, surging by 95.3%.

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

Exports check valves from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's cross-border shipments of check valves totaled 1 666 t, a 10.7% gain compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 16.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, decreasing by 3.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export portfolio for check valves was diverse. Russia and Germany each accounted for 17.5% of exports in kind, while Romania contributed 5.5%. Together, these three countries represented 40.6% of total exports in kind, with many other nations holding smaller but notable shares.

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

Poland exported check valves worth 24 054 K $ US in 2020, a gradual 3.1% increase from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 2.1%, with an annualized rate of 0.7%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 23 331 K $ US, and the highest was in 2018 at 26 193 K $ US. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, falling by 10.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export destinations in value terms were widely dispersed. Germany led with 27.6% of exports in value terms, followed by Russia at 14.1% and the United Kingdom at 6.4%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.0% of total flows, with the remaining 52.0% distributed among a broad range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports check valves to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's imports of check valves from abroad amounted to 2 300 t, a 3.9% year-over-year improvement. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 27.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, decreasing by 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 25.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China dominated Poland's import structure for check valves in kind, accounting for 47.0% of imports. Germany followed with 16.2%, and Italy with 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 71.5% 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, K $ US

After a two-year rise, Poland's imports of check valves declined. In 2020, imports reached 38 806 K $ US, down by 6.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports overall increased by 13%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 679 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 20.0%.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Germany was the leading source for Poland's imports of check valves in value terms, with a 32.8% share. China accounted for 21.0%, and Italy for 8.8%. Combined, these three countries made up 62.6% 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