Compounded with carbon black or silica market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for unvulcanised rubber compounded with carbon black or silica displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. After an initial decline from 139.6 thousand tons in 2018 to 112.9 thousand tons in 2020, a strong resurgence in 2021 brought the market volume to 141.5 thousand tons. This recovery extended into 2022, when the market reached 142.4 thousand tons, supported by a reported 28% year-on-year increase in sold production within the national plastics and rubber sector during the first quarter.

The latter part of the period was shaped by a evolving regulatory environment, including the European Union's new packaging rules—which exempt rubber from recyclability requirements—and legislative development of an Extended Producer Responsibility system for used tyres. Against this backdrop, the market volume contracted to 130.7 thousand tons in 2023 and then fell sharply to 96.6 thousand tons in 2024, a year that also saw the planned transposition of the NIS2 cybersecurity directive into Polish law.

Production compounded with carbon black or silica in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of carbon black or silica compounds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 169.9 million US dollars, representing an 8.8% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 12.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 195.5 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 0.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Poland's production volume of carbon black or silica compounds declined. In 2020, 75 335 tonnes were produced, showing a moderate 6.1% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 4.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 80 211 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 1.4%.

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

Exports compounded with carbon black or silica from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of carbon black or silica compounds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 58.7 thousand tonnes, marking a controlled 9.5% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%.

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

The structure of Poland's exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Romania accounted for 18.4% of exports, Hungary for 12.3%, and Germany for 10.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 40.8% of total flows, while the remaining 59.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Poland's exports of carbon black or silica compounds increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 133.7 million US dollars, rising by 8.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 21.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export landscape in value terms was broad. Romania accounted for 17.0% of exports, France for 11.5%, and Hungary for 11.3%. Combined, these three partners formed just 39.8% of total flows, with the remaining 60.2% going to many other countries.

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

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

Imports compounded with carbon black or silica to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of carbon black or silica compounds declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 96.2 thousand tonnes, down by 7.0% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 14.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -5.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and France formed the main cluster for Poland's imports in kind. Germany accounted for 31.5% of imports, Romania for 27.6%, and France for 12.6%. Together, they represented 71.7% of total 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

Poland's imports of carbon black or silica compounds declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 252.8 million US dollars, equivalent to a moderate 7.4% loss from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.5%, with an annualized rate of -1.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 291.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 8.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and France remained the key directions for Poland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.8% of imports, Romania for 21.4%, and France for 13.2%. Together, they took 68.4% 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