Plastic fittings for tubes and pipes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for plastic tube and pipe fittings began the period with the introduction of the PN-C 89224:2018-03P standard, which established technical conditions for plastic piping systems in water and sewage applications, providing a quality and durability framework for the industry. Market volume showed early stability, dipping slightly in 2019 before holding steady in 2020, as the initial disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic was followed by a recovery in demand for plastics and raw materials in the second half of the year.

Following a market contraction in 2021, volume rebounded strongly in 2022. However, a significant decline occurred in 2023, primarily driven by a sharp drop in the production of key polymer raw materials like PVC, polypropylene, and polyethylene due to macroeconomic factors, which constrained supply for fittings manufacturers.

The market returned to growth in 2024, supported by capacity expansions from major players like PLASTIMEX and a surge in demand for plastic pipes in central heating systems fueled by a construction boom. This expansion was further reinforced by the adoption of new Polish standards for polyethylene piping systems and an increased industry focus on installation quality and material durability.

Production plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 201.1 million US dollars, marking a 1.5% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After two years of growth, Poland's production of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes declined. In 2020, output stood at 43 473 tonnes, remaining stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 15.2%, with an average annual rate of 4.8%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 43 636 tonnes, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 14.1%.

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

Exports plastic fittings for tubes and pipes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 25 658 tonnes, up 0.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 9.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 15.3% of exports in volume, the Netherlands for 7.8%, and Sweden for 6.9%. Together, these three countries represented just 30.0% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes totaled 185.4 million US dollars, a 5.1% increase from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 13.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.8%, while the highest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in value terms were widely dispersed among partner countries. Germany contributed 22.0% of export value, the Netherlands 6.9%, and Denmark 6.1%. Combined, these three countries made up only 35.0% of total export 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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Poland

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In 2020, Poland's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes reached 18 695 tonnes, showing a 2.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 19.3%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.1%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 19 300 tonnes, with the largest decline in 2019 at 5.7% and the largest increase in 2018 at 23.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China were the main suppliers of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes to Poland. Germany accounted for 44.4% of imports in volume, Italy for 11.4%, and China for 4.5%. Together, these three countries represented 60.3% of total import volume.

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 plastic fittings for tubes and pipes have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 204.3 million US dollars, a slight reduction of 3.0% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 215.5 million US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and France were the leading contributors to Poland's imports of plastic fittings for tubes and pipes in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.0% of import value, Italy for 9.2%, and France for 6.4%. Collectively, these three countries made up 61.6% 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