Crude or roughly trimmed granite market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for crude or roughly trimmed granite in Poland remained stable at around 2.6–2.7 million tonnes between 2018 and 2020. A consistent expansion phase began in 2021, with consumption rising to 2.8 million tonnes that year, accelerating to 3.3 million in 2022, 4.1 million in 2023, and reaching nearly 4.8 million tonnes by 2024.

The continued growth in 2024 was supported by planned legal changes regarding land preparation for multi-family housing estates, which are expected to stimulate demand for construction materials including granite. Poland's granite extraction is concentrated in the Lower Silesia region, particularly in the Strzegom-Sobótka and Strzelin massifs, which are among the largest and oldest in Europe, providing a stable production base for the market.

In value terms, the market peaked at over $91 million in 2022 before adjusting to $75 million in 2023 and recovering to $85 million in 2024, reflecting fluctuations in prices or product mix alongside the steady volume growth.

Production crude or roughly trimmed granite in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of crude or roughly trimmed granite was valued at 28 291 K $ US, marking a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32 547 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 15.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 28.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 2 596 K t of crude or roughly trimmed granite, representing a 1.1% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 28.7%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 8.8%. The peak was in 2018, with 2 660 K t. The largest decline was in 2019, at 3.5%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 31.9%.

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

Exports crude or roughly trimmed granite from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's exports of crude or roughly trimmed granite amounted to 127.6 K t, up by 5.7% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 26.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 128.3 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 5.9%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland and Germany were the dominant markets for Poland's exports in kind, jointly accounting for 96.8% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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's exports of crude or roughly trimmed granite declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 13 302 K $ US, a contraction of 5.1% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 17.9%, with a CAGR of 5.6%. The peak value was in 2018 at 14 877 K $ US. The largest decline was in 2019, at 5.8%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 31.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Switzerland and Germany together captured 97.3% of Poland's total export value, while the rest was distributed thinly across other markets.

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

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

Imports crude or roughly trimmed granite to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 137.6 K t of crude or roughly trimmed granite, representing a 10.5% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 29.4%, with a CAGR of -10.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 137.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 35.3%, while the largest increase was in 2019, at 21.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa (40.3% of imports in kind), India (25.2% of imports in kind), and the United Kingdom (10.1% of imports in kind) consistently served as the main sources for Poland's imports in kind, together accounting for 75.6% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of crude or roughly trimmed granite reached 41 398 K $ US, indicating a contraction of 3.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The lowest value was in 2018 at 37 747 K $ US, while the highest was in 2019 at 43 008 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 13.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, South Africa (44.9% of imports in value terms), India (28.8% of imports in value terms), and Sweden (5.7% of imports in value terms) played leading roles in Poland's imports in value terms of crude or roughly trimmed granite, jointly accounting for 79.4% 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