Pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for concrete aggregates, road metalling, and ballast stone began the period at a high of 117.9 million tons in 2018, supported by substantial public infrastructure investments that boosted rail transport of aggregates and drove production. A sharp contraction followed in 2019, reducing the market volume to 70.8 million tons, with a further slight adjustment to 68.4 million tons in 2020.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a phase of steady expansion, reaching 89.7 million tons by 2024. This growth was primarily fueled by ongoing road and railway projects, which maintained stable demand. The implementation of stricter normative requirements for broken stone in road construction and the gradual development of the recycled aggregates segment further shaped the market, with state-owned entities like PKP Cargo playing a significant role in material logistics.

Production aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 557.6 million US dollars, down 4.9% from the previous year. Production fell by 24.8% between 2017 and 2020, averaging an annual decline of 9.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 929.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 25.3%. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 36.9% decrease.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M t

Poland's production volume of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 65.9 million tonnes were produced, a slight decline of 2.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 38%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 114.3 million tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 7.5%. The sharpest fall was in 2019, with a 41.2% reduction.

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

Exports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone reached 1 149 thousand tonnes, up 6.8% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 8.7%, averaging an annual increase of 2.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a 2.5% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania, Germany, and Czechia were the top destinations for Poland's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in volume terms. Lithuania accounted for 41.0% of exports, Germany for 28.1%, and Czechia for 27.9%, together making up 96.9% of total 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 pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 12 208 thousand US dollars, rising 13.6% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports grew by 50.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Lithuania, Germany, and Czechia were the three main markets for Poland's exports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in value terms, collectively accounting for 87.3% of total exports.

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

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

Imports aggregates grade pebbles, gravel, crushed stone to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 at 4 724 thousand tonnes and hit a low in 2017, with a 1.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports reached 3 667 thousand tonnes, a 21.0% decrease from 2019. The largest increase was in 2018, with an 82.0% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Norway, Germany, and Belarus were the leading sources for Poland's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in volume terms. Norway contributed 46.4% of imports, Germany 21.2%, and Belarus 12.9%, together comprising 80.5% of total 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

The import data indicates a volatile market, with irregular changes. Imports reached a minimum in 2017 and a maximum in 2019, showing a 2.2-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 47 513 thousand US dollars of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone, down 25.1% from 2019. The peak was in 2019 at 63 413 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase was in 2018, with a 108.1% surge.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Norway, Germany, and Belarus were the primary sources for Poland's imports of pebbles, gravel, broken or crushed stone in value terms. Norway accounted for 48.8% of imports, Germany for 21.2%, and Belarus for 9.9%, together making up 80.0% 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