Pneumatic hand tools market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for pneumatic hand tools, measured in value, expanded from $26.8 million in 2018 to $29.7 million in 2019, a rise supported by the development of the manufacturing and automotive industries and increasing demand for tools in the country and emerging regions. After a contraction to $22.4 million in 2020, the market recovered to $27.1 million in 2021 and reached $29.6 million in 2022.

Starting in 2023, the market entered a period of adaptation to new EU machinery regulations that took effect in October 2023 and January 2024, requiring producers to comply with updated safety and quality documentation. This regulatory shift coincided with rising inflation and increased costs for construction materials and labor in Poland during 2024, contributing to a decline in the market's value to $19.8 million that year, even as the physical volume sold increased to 2.3 million units. The competitive landscape continued to be shaped by the presence of established brands such as Airpress, Chicago Pneumatic, and Makita.

Production pneumatic hand tools in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of pneumatic hand tools was valued at 5 980 K $ US, marking a 16.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 7.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 18.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

In 2020, Poland produced 11 361 units of pneumatic hand tools, representing a sharp increase of 119.4% compared to the previous year.

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

Exports pneumatic hand tools from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Exported volumes of pneumatic hand tools from Poland reached 76 K units in 2020, a 98.3% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4 480 K units, with the largest increase that year at 5,734.0%. The span from 2019 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 59 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, exports of pneumatic hand tools from Poland were not concentrated on a few key markets. Germany accounted for 19.0% of exports in kind, Myanmar for 8.1%, and Czechia for 6.8%, together making up only 33.9% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2020, Poland's export volume of pneumatic hand tools amounted to 16 478 K $ US, which is 15.7% higher than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 17 777 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 78.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 19.9%. The highest value stood in 2018, while the lowest was in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.8 times.

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

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. Germany accounted for 22.7% of exports in value terms, Czechia for 6.6%, and Romania for 5.9%, together making up only 35.1% of total flows. The remaining 64.9% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports pneumatic hand tools to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

In the last year, the indicator was not available.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Cross-border shipments of pneumatic hand tools to Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported approximately 32 863 K $ US of pneumatic hand tools, corresponding to a substantial decrease of 15.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 38 956 K $ US, with the largest increase that year at 27.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, accounting for 24.2% of imports in value terms, Asia not elsewhere specified at 21.6%, and Germany at 20.3%, remained the main markets for imports of pneumatic hand tools to Poland, jointly taking 66.1% 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