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Hand spades and shovels market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish hand spades and shovels market volume grew steadily from 3 185 t in 2018 to 3 842 t in 2023, an increase of over 20%. Domestic production fluctuated during this period, reaching a peak of 6 232 t in 2021 before declining to 4 917 t in 2023.

Trade dynamics significantly influenced market volume, with imports doubling to 2 225 t in 2021 and exports climbing to 4 909 t the same year. By 2024, infrastructure investments in road construction and stringent quality requirements for durability on building sites remained key factors shaping demand for hand tools.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018, 2021, 2023
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018, 2021, 2023
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018, 2021, 2023, t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hand spades and shovels in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2018, Poland produced 5 405 tonnes of hand spades and shovels, marking a slight decline of 1.0% compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hand spades and shovels from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of hand spades and shovels have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 4 277 tonnes, surging by 31.8% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 67.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 18.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.4%	3.1%	31.8%	18.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Finland, and Germany were the primary destinations for Poland's exports of hand spades and shovels in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 65.2% of exports, Finland for 12.0%, and Germany for 6.2%, together making up 83.4% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's exports of hand spades and shovels in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 15 501 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 24.1% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 58.5%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 16.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.1%	2.1%	24.1%	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Finland, and Germany were the leading buyers of hand spades and shovels from Poland in value terms. The Netherlands represented 58.8% of exports, Finland 10.5%, and Germany 10.0%, collectively comprising 79.3% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hand spades and shovels to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland imported 1 000 tonnes of hand spades and shovels, a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 21%, with an average annual decline of 7.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 925 tonnes, which saw the largest drop of 28.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the biggest increase of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.0%)	11.5%	(1.6%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Poland's imports of hand spades and shovels in volume terms, accounting for 76.3% of total imports, while the remainder was spread across a diverse group of smaller countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's imports of hand spades and shovels in value terms have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 2 717 thousand US dollars, showing a modest rise of 6.7% compared to 2019. The lowest value was in 2018 at 2 437 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 11.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	4.5%	6.7%	(0.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, China, Germany, and Ukraine were the top suppliers of hand spades and shovels to Poland in value terms. China held 66.3% of imports, Germany 12.0%, and Ukraine 3.8%, together making up 82.1% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io