Cu tubes and pipes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for copper tubes and pipes in Poland, measured in volume, grew from 17 861 t in 2018 to a peak of 23 019 t in 2021, before declining to 16 944 t by 2024. This growth phase was interrupted by a dip in 2020, but the market recovered strongly the following year. In value terms, the market showed a different pattern, with a sharp increase from $175.5 million in 2018 to $230.3 million in 2021, after which values remained elevated around $230-$245 million despite falling volumes, indicating significant price pressures.

The notable volume contraction in 2024, down 19% from the previous year, coincided with sharply rising copper and construction material prices driven by global supply chain disruptions and the war in Ukraine. These cost increases affected production expenses and final product prices, dampening demand. At the same time, new Polish regulations facilitating renewable energy installations, such as heat pumps and solar collectors, along with the ongoing Clean Air program, supported demand for copper pipes in heating and cooling systems, but were insufficient to offset the broader market decline.

Production copper tubes and pipes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's copper tubes and pipes production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 68 619 thousand US dollars, representing an 8.6% decrease compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 76 214 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 9.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 9 438 tonnes of copper tubes and pipes, marking a significant 10.6% drop from the previous year. The lowest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 194 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 10 552 tonnes. The largest annual increase was in 2019 at 14.8%.

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

Exports copper tubes and pipes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's exports of copper tubes and pipes reached 7 430 tonnes, showing a strong 12.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 60.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.0%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 7 873 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 69.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Spain, and Russia were the leading destinations for Poland's copper tubes and pipes exports by volume. Germany accounted for 55.9% of exports, Spain for 7.3%, and Russia for 6.3%, together representing 69.5% of total export flows.

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 growth, Poland's copper tubes and pipes exports declined in 2020. The export value was 60.8 million US dollars, down 2.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 67%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 62.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 51.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Spain, and Russia were the main destinations for Poland's copper tubes and pipes exports by value. Germany accounted for 51.8% of export value, Spain for 7.3%, and Russia for 6.7%, together making up 65.8% of total exports.

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

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

Imports copper tubes and pipes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of copper tubes and pipes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 17 790 tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 19.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Latvia were the primary sources for Poland's copper tubes and pipes imports by volume. Germany accounted for 33.0% of imports, Italy for 27.4%, and Latvia for 7.5%, together representing 67.8% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of copper tubes and pipes totaled 138.8 million US dollars, up 3.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 23.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.3%. The highest import value was in 2018 at 140.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 25.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Latvia led Poland's copper tubes and pipes imports by value. Germany accounted for 33.6% of import value, Italy for 26.0%, and Latvia for 5.3%, together comprising 64.8% 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