Iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for iron and steel bridge structures and bridge sections grew strongly from 2018 to 2021, with market volume expanding from 47 thousand tons to 88.1 thousand tons and market value nearly doubling from 96.2 million USD to 179.9 million USD. This sustained expansion was driven primarily by increased investment in road and railway infrastructure projects across Europe, which boosted demand for bridge components. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global supply chains in 2020–2021, initially causing a surge in exports in 2020 before they contracted sharply in 2021, a shift that contributed to rising domestic market volume.

In the following years, while full market size data is unavailable, trade patterns showed significant volatility. Imports spiked to 17.7 thousand tons in 2023, indicating shifts in supply chains and sourcing preferences, while exports trended downwards after 2020. These movements aligned with broader global trends, including a recovery in world steel bridge production in 2022 and a peak in global export value in 2023, reflecting ongoing adjustments in international trade flows.

Production iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections has grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 152.4 million US dollars, marking a 2.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 72.8%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 20.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 77 744 tonnes, showing a robust 17.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 77.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 21.1%.

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

Exports iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2020, with a fourfold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Poland amounted to 15 838 tonnes, representing a sharp 79.5% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 125.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Norway, and Lithuania were the key export partners for Poland's iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections in volume terms. Hungary accounted for 35.2% of exports, Norway for 24.7%, and Lithuania for 7.1%, together making up 67.0% of total 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 displayed volatile behavior over these years. The lowest value was in 2017, and the highest in 2020, with a fivefold increase between them. In 2020, exports stood at 43.873 million US dollars, reflecting a steep 83.5% year-over-year rise. The largest decline was in 2019 at 3.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 181.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary, Norway, and Lithuania remained the top markets for Poland's exports in value terms, collectively accounting for 66.0% of total flows.

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 bridge structures and bridge sections to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The minimum was in 2018, and the maximum in 2017, with an 8.1-fold variation. In 2020, Poland's imports totaled 6 620 tonnes, indicating a sudden 420.9% increase from the previous year. The lowest volume was 885 tonnes in 2018, which also saw the largest decline of 87.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany were the main sources for Poland's imports of iron or steel bridge structures and bridge sections in volume terms. Italy contributed 43.2% of imports, the United Arab Emirates 35.4%, and Germany 5.3%, together representing 83.9% of total 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, K $ US

The market trend was unstable throughout the period. The lowest value was in 2018, and the highest in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 3.2 times. In 2020, Poland imported 7.185 million US dollars worth of these products, showing an abrupt 100.3% gain compared to the previous year. The minimum value was 2.627 million US dollars in 2018, which also experienced the largest decline of 69.2%.

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

In 2017-2020, Italy, the United Arab Emirates, and Germany were the principal destinations for Poland's imports in value terms. Italy accounted for 38.6% of imports, the United Arab Emirates for 22.2%, and Germany for 15.9%, jointly making up 76.7% 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