Concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Poland remained stable at around 9.1 million tonnes in 2018 and 2019. It dipped to 8 440 thousand tonnes in 2020 before surging to a peak of 9 789 thousand tonnes in 2021.

A two-year decline followed, with the market shrinking to 8 381 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 6 175 thousand tonnes in 2023. This contraction was driven by severe labor shortages, exacerbated by the outflow of Ukrainian workers and higher wages abroad, which raised construction wages by 15% and constrained production capacity.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 7 941 thousand tonnes. Growth was fueled by an inflow of EU funds supporting infrastructure projects like the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, alongside multi-billion-dollar thermal-modernization programs for housing that stimulated material demand. The number of ready-mix concrete plants also increased to around 1 100, indicating market expansion and the entry of new players.

Production concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks saw a two-year increase before declining. In 2019, output reached its peak at 578.1 million US dollars, but in 2020 it fell to 567.9 million US dollars, marking a slight decrease of 1.8%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 30.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, at 26.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 8 394 thousand tonnes of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks, which represents an 8.5% drop from 2019. The peak production volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 175 thousand tonnes. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production increased by 7.7%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The most significant increase happened in 2018, with a 17.7% rise.

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

Exports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

After rising for two years, Poland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks declined. In 2019, exports peaked at 151.2 thousand tonnes, but in 2020 they fell to 127.0 thousand tonnes, showing a sharp decrease of 16.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 27.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 35.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Poland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms were Slovakia, Lithuania, and Sweden. Together, they accounted for 67.3% of total export flows during this period.

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

Following a two-year increase, Poland's exports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms declined. In 2019, exports reached their highest point at 19 306 thousand US dollars, but in 2020 they decreased to 18 693 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest drop of 3.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 30.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 9.2%. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, with a 23.5% gain.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the main buyers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks from Poland in value terms were Slovakia, Germany, and Sweden. Slovakia accounted for 35.8% of exports, Germany for 17.4%, and Sweden for 12.0%. Collectively, these three markets made up 65.2% of total export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 173.5 thousand tonnes, reflecting a significant gain of 145.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 1 783.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 166.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus was the dominant source for Poland's imports of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in volume terms, holding a 70.8% share of total flows. Other markets combined accounted for the remaining portion.

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 concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks in value terms grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 796 thousand US dollars, which is 88.6% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 600.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 91.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, the primary suppliers of concrete or artificial stone blocks and bricks to Poland in value terms were Belarus, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Belarus contributed 42.3% of imports, Germany 17.1%, and the United Kingdom 7.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.7% of total import value over this period.

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

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