Non-refractory mortars and concretes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Polish market for non-refractory mortars and concretes experienced fluctuating production volumes, peaking at 62.2 million tons in 2019 before declining to a low of 53.0 million tons in 2023 and recovering to 56.7 million tons in 2024. Market size in volume terms followed a similar pattern, dropping from 62.1 million tons in 2019 to 52.7 million tons in 2023, then rising to 56.5 million tons in 2024. In value terms, however, the market showed consistent growth, expanding from $2.04 billion in 2018 to $2.69 billion in 2024, indicating higher prices or a shift toward more expensive product segments.

In 2024, new construction regulations came into effect in Poland, including mandatory segregation of construction and demolition waste, full digitalization of building documentation, a requirement for at least 25% of the plot area in multi-family, healthcare, and educational developments to be biologically active surface, and tightened building safety standards with emphasis on fire safety and structural integrity. These regulatory changes influenced demand and specifications for non-refractory mortars and concretes, contributing to the market's recovery in both volume and value during that year.

Production non-refractory mortars and concretes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of non-refractory mortars and concretes in Poland has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was valued at 2 064 million US dollars, showing minimal change compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, production rose by 22.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of non-refractory mortars and concretes in Poland has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, Poland produced 62 217 thousand tonnes, marking a 1.0% rise compared to 2018. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, production grew by 10.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Exports non-refractory mortars and concretes from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

The market exhibited volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 80.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 9.1%. In 2019, exports surged by 85.6%, reaching a peak in 2020 at 174.6 thousand tonnes, reflecting a 17.4% increase from 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 2.2 times.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Slovakia formed the core of Poland's exports in kind. Czechia accounted for 39.1% of exports, Germany for 11.5%, and Slovakia for 10.4%, together representing 61.0% 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

Poland's exports of non-refractory mortars and concretes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 38 024 thousand US dollars, showing a strong increase of 24.2% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 66.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export portfolio for non-refractory mortars and concretes was broad. Czechia contributed 15.3% of exports in value terms, Germany 12.7%, and the United Kingdom 8.6%, together accounting for 36.6% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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

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

Imports non-refractory mortars and concretes to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of non-refractory mortars and concretes into Poland have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 25.9 thousand tonnes, indicating a small rise of 3.0% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 23.2 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 4.6%. In 2019, imports increased by 8.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 6.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia were the dominant sources for Poland's imports in kind, jointly accounting for 82.9% of total flows, with the remainder distributed among other markets.

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

Imports of non-refractory mortars and concretes into Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 12 233 thousand US dollars, which is 2.8% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 35.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the leading supplier of non-refractory mortars and concretes to Poland, accounting for 73.8% of total imports in value terms, while the rest was spread across many other countries.

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

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