Iron or steel articulated link chain excluding roller chain market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market volume for iron or steel articulated link chain in Poland grew to 1,232 t in 2019 before gradually contracting to 1,162 t by 2021.

Domestic production fell over these years to 884 t in 2021, while imports and exports both declined from their 2018 levels, affecting the net supply available in the market.

After 2021, import volumes showed variability, reaching 2,768 t in 2023, and export volumes trended downward to 1,900 t in 2024.

Production iron or steel articulated link chain in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland produced 1 143 tonnes of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) in 2020, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 7.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 6.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, at 12.6%.

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

Exports iron or steel articulated link chain from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 932 tonnes, representing a controlled decrease of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 18.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 476 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2019 at 15.5% and the largest increase in 2018 at 4.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant buyer of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) from Poland, accounting for 80.9% of total exports in kind, while other countries shared the remaining volume.

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 a two-year reduction, exports of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) from Poland increased. In 2020, Poland exported 8 904 thousand US dollars worth of this product, marking a 7.6% rise from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 48.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 274 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline also in 2019 at 44.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, two markets—Germany and Hungary—played leading roles in exports in value terms, together accounting for 89.0% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Imports iron or steel articulated link chain to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) into Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 2 002 tonnes, which is 11.5% lower compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 486 tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 at 14.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (48.3% of imports in kind), Italy (24.0% of imports in kind), and Germany (12.2% of imports in kind) continued to be the main suppliers of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) to Poland, jointly forming 84.6% of total imports in kind.

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 a two-year rise, imports of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) into Poland declined. In 2020, import volume amounted to 9 462 thousand US dollars, representing a limited fall of 8.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 300 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China (28.4% of imports in value terms), Germany (26.9% of imports in value terms), and Italy (15.8% of imports in value terms) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of imports in value terms of iron or steel articulated link chain (excluding roller chain) to Poland, with a combined share of 71.1% 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