Prepared rubber accelerators market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the presentation of a broad range of chemical additives for the rubber industry, including vulcanization accelerators, by Lanxess at the DKT trade fair highlighted ongoing innovation and product availability for the Polish market. However, the total market volume for prepared rubber accelerators experienced a gradual decline from 5.8 thousand tons in 2018 to 5.5 thousand tons in 2020.

A sharp rebound occurred in 2021, with market volume jumping to 7.6 thousand tons, followed by a slight contraction to 7.4 thousand tons in 2022. In value terms, the market expanded significantly to $29.0 million in 2022, reflecting higher unit prices or a shift towards more expensive product mixes during this period.

By 2024, the market volume settled at 6.1 thousand tons. High inflation and an economic slowdown in Poland tempered demand, while structural factors like the growing number of electric vehicles and increased demand for rubber plates in construction and industry introduced new requirements and potential applications for rubber accelerators.

Production prepared rubber accelerators in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, $ US

Production of prepared rubber accelerators in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 43 072 US dollars, down 7.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 16%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 56 299 US dollars, which represented a 9.8% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 17.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Poland produced 3 000 kg of prepared rubber accelerators, marking a 25.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 25%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with no change from the prior year.

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

Exports prepared rubber accelerators from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of prepared rubber accelerators declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 694 tonnes, indicating a sharp loss of 28.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 45%, with a CAGR of -18.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 386 tonnes, which represented a 9.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 30.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania, Germany, and Italy consistently held leading positions in Poland's export structure by volume. Romania accounted for 30.8% of exports, Germany for 18.9%, and Italy for 10.4%. Together, these three countries represented 60.1% 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 prepared rubber accelerators declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 905 thousand US dollars, contracting by 29.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 35.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 152 thousand US dollars, which represented a 36.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 33.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Romania, Germany, and Italy remained the key partners in Poland's exports by value. Romania accounted for 26.0% of exports, Germany for 20.5%, and Italy for 10.9%. Collectively, these three countries made up 57.3% 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 prepared rubber accelerators to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of prepared rubber accelerators into Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 6 198 tonnes, which is 5.5% smaller compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 18.1%, with a CAGR of 5.7%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 7 140 tonnes, which represented a 36.0% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 8.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany formed the core group of markets for Poland's imports by volume. Italy accounted for 28.6% of imports, China for 27.6%, and Germany for 19.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.0% of total import 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

Imports of prepared rubber accelerators into Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 559 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a decline of 21.8% over the past year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 23 735 thousand US dollars, which represented a 31.6% increase.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Spain were the main sources of Poland's imports by value. China accounted for 29.4% of imports, Germany for 23.8%, and Spain for 14.9%. Together, these three countries absorbed 68.1% of total import flows of prepared rubber accelerators to Poland.

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

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