Natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones in Poland showed strong volume growth from 2018 to 2020, with market size increasing from 326 thousand tons to 433 thousand tons. This expansion was driven by rising domestic production, which peaked at 459 thousand tons in 2020, alongside significant import volumes.

In value terms, the market demonstrated greater stability, growing from 35.3 million US dollars in 2018 to 38.2 million US dollars in 2023. The more moderate increase in market value compared to physical volume suggests changes in average prices or product mix over the period.

By 2023, the market volume had contracted to 369 thousand tons, influenced by a decline in production to 393 thousand tons and shifts in trade flows, with exports remaining substantial at 78 thousand tons.

Production natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones was valued at 39 536 K $ US, representing a significant increase of 23.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 38.9%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 14.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 31.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production volume of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 458.8 K t, marking a year-over-year gain of 17.5%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 48.1%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.0%.

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

Exports natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, Poland exported 74 509 t of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones, corresponding to a year-over-year rise of 26.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 79 507 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 25.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 93.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia together accounted for 80.7% of total exports in kind, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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 showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export values fell to their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign supplies of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones from Poland stood at 8 101 K $ US, remaining almost flat compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 11 753 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 31.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 199.4%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Czechia, and Sweden played leading roles in Poland's exports in value terms, accounting for 53.2%, 11.4%, and 8.0% of total exports, respectively. Together, they represented 72.6% 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 natural stone setts, curbstones and flagstones to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 48 246 t of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones, which is 30.5% lower than in 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 69 444 t. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 98.8%.

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

Over 2017–2020, China remained the leading supplier of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones to Poland, accounting for 70.1% of total imports in kind, while the rest was spread across many other countries.

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

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference. In 2020, Poland imported approximately 6 869 K $ US of natural stone setts, curbstones, and flagstones, which is 41.0% less than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 11 642 K $ US. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 104.5%.

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

In 2017–2020, China, Italy, and Ukraine were the principal sources for imports in value terms, accounting for 65.0%, 11.8%, and 10.5% of total imports, respectively. Together, they represented 87.3% 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