Iron or steel towers and lattice masts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for iron or steel towers and lattice masts in Poland increased from 140.8 thousand tons to 174.5 thousand tons in physical terms, while the market value rose from $427.1 million to $459.1 million.

Starting in 2022, amendments to construction legislation, including the Act of 17 September 2021, simplified development processes for single-family homes and introduced digital tools like the e-Construction portal. This regulatory shift coincided with a 13% year-on-year drop in domestic steel production, increasing reliance on imported steel for manufacturing.

Further regulatory updates in 2023 targeted substandard housing practices and aimed to facilitate infrastructure investments. By 2024, new technical building regulations set for August and the influence of the EU Green Deal began shaping market conditions, alongside EU Emissions Trading System changes impacting steel industry costs.

Production iron or steel towers and lattice masts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of iron or steel towers and lattice masts declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 408.3 million US dollars, marking a 7.2% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 461.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 19.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of decline, Poland's production of iron or steel towers and lattice masts increased. In 2020, output reached 142.7 thousand tonnes, remaining nearly unchanged from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 16.5%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 5.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 142.4 thousand tonnes, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with a 10.3% decrease.

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

Exports iron or steel towers and lattice masts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 9.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's exports of iron or steel towers and lattice masts totaled 2 861 tonnes, representing an 86.5% decline from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 27 178 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 270.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Norway, and Sweden were the main buyers of iron or steel towers and lattice masts from Poland, accounting for 79.4% of total exports in volume terms. Germany represented 49.0% of exports, Norway 24.1%, and Sweden 6.2%.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The period from 2018 to 2020 showed a 6.3-fold difference between peak and trough values. In 2020, Poland's exports of iron or steel towers and lattice masts reached 8 405 thousand US dollars, declining by 79.7% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 52 747 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 204.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Norway, and Sweden remained the principal buyers of iron or steel towers and lattice masts from Poland in value terms, collectively accounting for 77.5% of total exports. Germany's share was 49.4%, Norway's 21.8%, and Sweden's 6.3%.

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 towers and lattice masts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of iron or steel towers and lattice masts increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports registered 34 614 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 36.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 217.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 47.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, India, and Czechia were the main suppliers of iron or steel towers and lattice masts to Poland, together comprising 76.3% of total imports in volume terms. China accounted for 32.4% of imports, India for 27.0%, and Czechia for 16.9%.

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

Poland's imports of iron or steel towers and lattice masts rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 59 191 thousand US dollars, indicating a 39.2% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 265.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 54.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, India, and Czechia formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's imports of iron or steel towers and lattice masts in value terms, with a combined share of 70.9% of total flows. China represented 32.7% of imports, India 21.4%, and Czechia 16.9%.

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

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