Furnace burners for solid fuel or gas market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for furnace burners in Poland began a strong upward trajectory in 2018, with market size reaching 3 894 thousand US dollars. This growth accelerated in 2019 to 6 847 thousand US dollars, a 76% increase. The primary driver was the launch of the national "Clean Air" program, which subsidized the replacement of old solid fuel boilers with modern gas condensing boilers. Concurrently, new emission standards (PN‑EN 303‑5) mandated class 3 or better for solid fuel boilers, forcing upgrades and increasing demand for gas and combination burners. Regional bans on solid fuel appliances in cities like Kraków and Sopot further compressed demand into compliant technologies.

Market expansion continued through the early 2020s, with the value reaching 11 881 thousand US dollars by 2023. This sustained growth was underpinned by a series of regulatory measures. The transposition of the EPBD directive required new buildings to avoid standalone fossil fuel boilers, promoting hybrid systems with gas burners. Successive anti-smog laws set concrete deadlines for phasing out class 3 and 4 solid fuel boilers, creating a continuous replacement cycle. Furthermore, the expansion of the gas distribution network in rural areas made gas burners a viable option for more households, while stability in LPG supply and prices maintained demand for LPG-compatible models. Preparations for a broader ban on low-class boilers in 2024 contributed to increased orders in 2023.

Production furnace burners for solid fuel or gas in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output reached 4 391 K $ US, representing a 12.1% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2019, production grew by 16.3%, which translates to an average annual increase of 5.2%.

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

Exports furnace burners for solid fuel or gas from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported 944.7 t of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas, a 165.6% increase from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Russia, and France consistently led Poland's export structure in kind. Germany accounted for 33.0% of exports, Russia for 16.3%, and France for 7.9%, together making up 57.2% 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, K $ US

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Export values hit their minimum in 2017 and climbed to a maximum in 2020, with a 2.1-fold increase. In 2020, Poland's exports of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas were valued at 10 525 K $ US, up 53.2% from 2019. The largest decline was in 2019, at 23.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 77.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Germany, and Lithuania were the top buyers of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas from Poland in value terms. Russia accounted for 35.9% of exports, Germany for 10.0%, and Lithuania for 8.5%, collectively representing 54.4% of total export value.

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

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

Imports furnace burners for solid fuel or gas to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 284.3 t, a sharp 25.4% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 50.5%, averaging an annual decline of 20.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Germany dominated Poland's imports in kind, accounting for 87.7% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among other countries, each with smaller contributions.

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 growth, Poland's imports of furnace burners for solid fuel or gas declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 403 K $ US, a sudden 31.3% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 17.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 327 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 16.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany and Italy consistently made up 86.2% of Poland's total import value for furnace burners for solid fuel or gas, indicating a highly concentrated market with numerous smaller players accounting for the remainder.

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

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