Moulds for mineral materials market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for moulds for mineral materials in Poland contracted sharply from 2018 to 2020, with its total value dropping by two-thirds from 24 million USD to 7.7 million USD. This decline was driven by a halving of domestic production, which fell from 9.7 million USD to 5.9 million USD, alongside a significant reduction in imports.

Trade data for the entire 2018-2024 period shows a sustained downward trend in imports, which fell from 35.7 million USD in 2018 to 18.7 million USD in 2024. Exports, however, grew from 21.4 million USD to 25.4 million USD over the same period, with notable peaks in 2021 and 2023 exceeding 32 million USD.

Production moulds for mineral materials in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the production value of moulds for mineral materials reached 5 878 K $ US in 2020, showing a 9.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 15.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 5 372 K $ US, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 9 736 K $ US. The most significant decrease was observed in 2019, falling by 44.8%, whereas the largest increase happened in 2018, rising by 40.7%.

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

Exports moulds for mineral materials from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of moulds for mineral materials have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 2 377 t, reflecting a 22.9% rise compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 74.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 20.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States were the top destinations for Poland's exports of moulds for mineral materials in volume terms. Russia accounted for 31.7% of exports, Ukraine for 14.0%, and the United States for 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 58.5% 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, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's export value of moulds for mineral materials stood at 21 179 K $ US, indicating a strong 15.6% increase over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 44.2%, with an annualized rate of 13.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 21 440 K $ US. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 14.5%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 46.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, the United States, and Russia were the leading buyers of Poland's moulds for mineral materials in value terms. Japan represented 50.9% of exports, the United States 10.2%, and Russia 10.1%. Combined, these three markets constituted 71.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports moulds for mineral materials to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for moulds for mineral materials in Poland showed notable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was in 2017, with the peak in 2018, resulting in a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 076 t, down by 3.2% compared to the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 312 t. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, falling by 35.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018, rising by 157.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Russia were the key partners for Poland's imports of moulds for mineral materials in volume terms. Germany accounted for 48.0% of imports, Italy for 20.7%, and Russia for 6.6%. Together, these three countries represented 75.3% 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

Poland's import value of moulds for mineral materials has declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 22 969 K $ US, marking a sharp 17.9% drop compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 35 732 K $ US. The most significant decrease happened in 2019, falling by 21.7%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 57.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Japan, Germany, and Italy dominated Poland's imports of moulds for mineral materials in value terms. These three largest markets together accounted for 87.0% 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