Not insulated copper stranded wire and cables market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not insulated copper stranded wire and cables in Poland expanded considerably from 2020 to 2023, with market volume rising from 19 968 t to 33 009 t. This growth was supported by increasing demand within the European Union, which boosted consumption and drove domestic production upward.

Domestic production more than doubled between 2020 and 2021, reaching 29 002 t, and remained near 29 000 t in the following years. Trade patterns shifted after 2018 as exports fell sharply from over 20 000 t to around 7 000 t, while imports grew moderately, leading to a sustained net import position. Robust intra-EU trade characterized the period, with Polish imports consistently outpacing exports.

In 2024, EU-wide consumption contracted by 3.6%, which tempered market growth. Intra-EU trade remained active, with imports continuing to exceed exports, reflecting ongoing regional demand despite the overall dip in consumption.

Production not insulated copper stranded wire and cables in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports not insulated copper stranded wire and cables from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 7 076 tonnes, marking a 25.8% year-on-year decrease. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 65.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 30.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary and Germany were the primary markets for Poland's exports in kind, together accounting for 81.5% of total flows, while other partners made up the remaining share.

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, M $ US

Poland's exports of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 51.1 million US dollars, reflecting a significant contraction of 24.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 62.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 153.9 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 56.0% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary, Germany, and Slovakia remained the leading destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Hungary accounted for 57.1% of exports, Germany for 22.4%, and Slovakia for 9.3%, with these three countries together representing 88.8% 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 not insulated copper stranded wire and cables to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, Poland's imports of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables declined. In 2020, Poland imported 7 635 tonnes, showing a strong decline of 12.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 9%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 8 676 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019 at 17.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Germany were the dominant suppliers of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables to Poland, together accounting for 94.7% of total imports in kind, while other sources each held relatively small shares.

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, M $ US

Poland's imports of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 51.8 million US dollars, representing a moderate decrease of 5.3% versus the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 56.5 million US dollars, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Germany remained the main suppliers of not insulated copper stranded wire and cables to Poland in value terms, with a combined share of 92.0% of total imports, while the remainder was fragmented across 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