Iron or steel radiators and air heaters market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for iron or steel radiators and air heaters experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2022. Market volume, measured in value terms, rose from 176.4 million US dollars in 2018 to 185.2 million in 2019, then contracted to 149.6 million in 2020. A sharp rebound followed in 2021, with the market reaching 216.9 million dollars, before declining again to 128.9 million in 2022. Production mirrored this volatility, peaking at 403.4 million dollars in 2021 after gradual growth, then falling to 300 million in 2022. Trade flows also shifted, with imports and exports both showing strength in 2021 before moderating.

By 2023, imports and exports had decreased substantially, with imports dropping to 93.4 million dollars and exports to 247.8 million. This adjustment coincided with evolving EU regulations on carbon emissions and energy efficiency, which directly impacted the Polish radiator market by altering product standards and competitive dynamics. Consumer preferences also moved toward more energy-efficient technologies, influencing demand patterns. In 2024, the market volume recovered to 155.4 million dollars, supported by investments from major companies in modern heating systems and eco-friendly radiator technologies. Additionally, changing distribution regulations and growing consumer interest in smart home solutions contributed to the market's evolution toward innovative products.

Production iron or steel radiators and air heaters in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, production of iron or steel radiators and air heaters in Poland declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 315.6 million US dollars. The following year, in 2020, production fell to 305.2 million US dollars, representing a decrease of 3.3% from 2019. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 2.0%.

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

Exports iron or steel radiators and air heaters from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters from Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totaled 92.6 thousand tonnes, showing a slight decrease of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Russia, and China were the main markets for Poland's exports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters in volume terms. Germany accounted for 28.4% of exports, Russia for 17.7%, and China for 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 52.9% 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, M $ US

In 2020, exports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters from Poland reached 267.8 million US dollars, marking a modest increase of 7.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 2.0%.

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

During 2017 to 2020, Poland exported iron or steel radiators and air heaters to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—Germany, Russia, and Finland—together accounted for only 50.0% of total exports in value terms.

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 radiators and air heaters to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, imports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters into Poland amounted to 40.5 thousand tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 8.5%, equating to an annualized rate of -2.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 38.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 13.1%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with imports rising by 5.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and Sweden formed the core of Poland's imports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 38.2% of imports, Germany for 18.4%, and Sweden for 16.3%. Together, these three countries represented 72.9% of total import 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, M $ US

Imports of iron or steel radiators and air heaters into Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 112.1 million US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 5.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 121.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Germany, Turkey, and Italy—together absorbed 59.1% of total imports in value terms of iron or steel radiators and air heaters into Poland.

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

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