Conveyor belts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish conveyor belt market's physical volume initially grew, supported by rising adoption in mining and heavy industry due to the product's flexibility, wear resistance, and safety features. This trend was interrupted in 2020 when market volume fell by 21% to 19 836 t, a contraction linked to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of supply chains and industrial activity.

Recovery followed in 2021, with volume increasing 14% as industrial demand returned. Market development during this period was characterized by manufacturers expanding their portfolios with specialized belts, such as flame-resistant and steel-cord types, catering to specific heavy industry requirements. By 2022, the market volume stabilized at approximately 22 600 t.

The market's value demonstrated significant growth in 2023, jumping 33% to 159.4 million US dollars, highlighting a move toward higher-value products even as physical volume saw only a 4% increase. In 2024, both volume and value moderated, with the market settling at 22 015 t worth 149.6 million US dollars.

Production conveyor belts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's conveyor belt production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 202.4 million US dollars, representing a 5.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.8%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.4%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 239.3 million US dollars, which marked a 6.6% increase from the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 10.8% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's conveyor belt production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 42 950 tons of conveyor belts, reflecting an 8.4% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 29.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.1%.

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

Exports conveyor belts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Poland's conveyor belt exports increased in 2020. Export volume reached 30 932 tons, representing a 4.0% year-over-year growth. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 31.5%, with an annualized decline rate of 11.9%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 29 750 tons, which marked a significant 22.3% decrease from the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's conveyor belt exports were not dominated by any single market. Germany accounted for 15.5% of export volume, Thailand for 8.2%, and France for 7.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 31.5% of total exports, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual 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, M $ US

After two years of decline, Poland's conveyor belt exports increased in 2020. The country exported 123.5 million US dollars worth of conveyor belts, representing a 3.7% increase compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 19.6%, with an annualized decline rate of 7.0%. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 119.1 million US dollars, which marked an 18.1% decrease from the previous year.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's conveyor belt exports in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for 15.0% of export value, France for 8.3%, and Russia for 8.0%. Together, these three countries represented just 31.3% 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 conveyor belts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019 at 7 848 tons, representing a 1.8-fold increase from the 2017 low. In 2020, imports totaled 7 818 tons, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. The most substantial increase occurred in 2018, with a 70.9% surge.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Slovakia remained Poland's main suppliers of conveyor belts by volume. China accounted for 34.7% of imports, the Netherlands for 14.8%, and Slovakia for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 63.4% of total import volume.

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 conveyor belt imports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 27.7 million US dollars, showing only marginal fluctuation compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 28.3%, with an annualized growth rate of 8.7%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 31.6 million US dollars, which marked a 46.3% increase from the previous year. The most significant decrease occurred in 2019, with a 12.1% drop.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, China, and Slovenia consistently held leading positions in Poland's conveyor belt imports by value. The Netherlands accounted for 21.8% of import value, China for 16.4%, and Slovenia for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 51.1% 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