Liquid meters market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish liquid meter market exhibited notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. From a volume of 3.6 million units in 2018, the market expanded sharply to 4.6 million units in 2019, a period where Poland solidified its position as the EU's third-largest producer with steady annual output growth. This was followed by a contraction to 3.8 million units in 2020, though the market's value in monetary terms continued to rise, reaching $78.4 million.

Market volume recovered from 2021 onwards, climbing from 4.1 million to 4.8 million units in 2022. This growth phase coincided with increased activity from major domestic players, exemplified by Apator Metrix securing a significant contract to supply smart gas meters for a mass rollout in Belgium in April 2022, highlighting Polish technological capability and likely supporting domestic production and export potential in the metering sector.

A major surge occurred in 2023, with market volume reaching 5.3 million units and value jumping to $135.1 million, driven significantly by the implementation of EU Regulation 2023/1162. This regulation established interoperability requirements for smart meter data, improving access and enabling new energy services, which spurred demand for advanced metering solutions. The market stabilized at 5.2 million units in 2024, with Poland maintaining its strong production base and a consistent, moderate annual growth trend in domestic consumption.

Production liquid meters in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of liquid meters was valued at 87,456 thousand US dollars, marking a significant increase of 22.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 2.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Liquid meters production in Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 4,637 thousand units were produced, representing an 8.4% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 10.7%, with an average annual decline of 3.7%.

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

Exports liquid meters from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

After a two-year decline, Poland's exports of liquid meters increased in 2020. Exports amounted to 3,430 thousand units, showing a 15.8% year-on-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.3%, equating to an average annual decline of 8.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2,963 thousand units, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 19.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, France, Czechia, and Russia remained the main buyers of liquid meters from Poland in terms of volume. France accounted for 55.0% of exports, Czechia for 15.1%, and Russia for 5.2%, collectively forming 75.3% of total exports in kind.

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 decline, Poland's liquid meters exports increased in 2020. Exports were valued at 41,149 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 5.8% gain from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.6%, with an average annual decline of 7.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 38,887 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 21.7%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, France, Czechia, and Russia were the primary destinations for Poland's liquid meters exports in value terms. France represented 44.0% of exports, Czechia 10.6%, and Russia 9.9%, together accounting for 64.5% of total export 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 liquid meters to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Poland's imports of liquid meters increased for the second consecutive year in 2020. Imports amounted to 2,577 thousand units, showing a slight rise of 1.8% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.1%, with an average annual decline of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2,064 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 25.6%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China were the main sources of liquid meters imports to Poland in terms of volume. Germany accounted for 50.9% of imports, Italy for 20.7%, and China for 16.4%, collectively representing 88.0% 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, K $ US

After a two-year increase, Poland's imports of liquid meters declined in 2020. Import volume amounted to 32,126 thousand US dollars, reflecting a strong decline of 14.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.8%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 37,719 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 6.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Denmark, and Italy remained the main markets for Poland's liquid meters imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 41.0% of imports, Denmark for 19.8%, and Italy for 15.9%, jointly taking 76.7% of total import flows.

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

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