Electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes in Poland experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2021. Growth in 2019, with the market size reaching 9 973 тыс. $, was driven by expanding demand from key industrial sectors such as petrochemicals, mining, and energy, coupled with the accelerating automation and robotization of production, which increased the need for modern coupling and braking mechanisms. The market contracted to 8 475 тыс. $ in 2020 before recovering to 10 585 тыс. $ in 2021.

By 2024, new regulatory dynamics began influencing the market landscape. The tightening of European Union regulations, including the Fit for 55 package and AFIR, accelerated the transition to electromobility, creating potential demand for electromagnetic components in new vehicle powertrains. Concurrently, a reported rise in road accidents underscored the importance of reliable braking systems, which could sustain consumption in the automotive segment.

Production electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 1 518 K $ US, marking an 18.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 6.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 2.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 1 989 K $ US, with the largest year-over-year increase of 22.3% also occurring that year.

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

Exports electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 452.2 t, rising by 6.0% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 54.9%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, China, and Italy were the principal buyers of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes from Poland. The United States accounted for 62.8% of exports in kind, China for 10.1%, and Italy for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 79.2% of Poland's total exports in kind 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

After two years of growth, Poland's exports of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes declined in value. In 2020, exports amounted to 6 695 K $ US, a decrease of 1.4% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 57.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 6 792 K $ US, while the largest year-over-year increase of 40.5% occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States, China, and Germany were the primary buyers of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes from Poland in value terms. The United States accounted for 54.7% of exports in value, China for 7.8%, and Germany for 6.7%. Collectively, these three countries made up 69.2% of Poland's 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 electromagnetic couplings, clutches and brakes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's imports of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes declined in volume. In 2020, imports totaled 636.6 t, a decrease of 4.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 49.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.4%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 668.4 t, with the largest year-over-year increase of 36.2% occurring in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Italy were the main suppliers of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes to Poland in kind. Germany accounted for 65.2% of imports in kind, China for 8.3%, and Italy for 7.0%. Together, these three countries comprised 80.5% of Poland's total imports in kind during this period.

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

After two years of gains, Poland's imports of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes declined in value. In 2020, imports totaled 13 652 K $ US, representing an 8.4% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 75.1%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 20.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 14 909 K $ US, while the largest year-over-year increase of 60.5% occurred in 2018.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Austria consistently remained the main sources for Poland's imports of electromagnetic couplings, clutches, and brakes in value terms. Germany accounted for 56.1% of imports in value, Italy for 15.5%, and Austria for 6.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 78.0% of Poland's total import value during these years.

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

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