Props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for iron or steel props in Poland showed relative stability, fluctuating between 474.8 and 492.6 thousand tons. Production saw a modest dip in 2020, though no specific market-altering events were highlighted for these initial years.

Market volume grew to 487.2 thousand tons in 2021, a period when Polish manufacturers were actively exporting to major EU markets like Germany and France. This export activity supported domestic production, contributing to the market's expansion. The upward trend peaked in 2022 with the market reaching 516.4 thousand tons, its highest level in the observed period.

A contraction followed in 2023 and 2024, with the market volume falling to 423.5 and 408.8 thousand tons, respectively. Despite this recent downturn, Poland maintained its position as a dominant EU producer, accounting for 64% of the bloc's total output and recording the highest per capita consumption of scaffolding props at 13 kg per person.

Production props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Production of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 477.0 million US dollars, marking a substantial decrease of 13.6% compared to the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 586.5 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 23.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After a two-year rise, production of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in Poland declined. In 2020, Poland produced 509.8 thousand tonnes, representing a controlled fall of 8.4% year-on-year. The peak was in 2019 with 556.5 thousand tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

Exports props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year advance, exports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping from Poland declined. In 2020, Poland exported 99.2 thousand tonnes, down by 8.7% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 108.7 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase in 2018 at 13.1%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Sweden were the main destinations for Poland's exports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in kind. Germany accounted for 33.3% of exports, France for 10.2%, and Sweden for 7.8%, together absorbing 51.3% of total exports.

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

After a two-year rise, Poland's exports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping declined. In 2020, export value was recorded at 200.5 million US dollars, representing a robust decrease of 13.4% versus the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 231.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase in 2018 at 34.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 25.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Sweden remained the main markets for Poland's exports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in value terms. Germany held 38.6% of exports, France 9.5%, and Sweden 9.1%, jointly accounting for 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 props for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland imported 62.3 thousand tonnes of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in 2020, equivalent to an uptick of 43.4% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 44.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 8.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 42.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.5%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and India were the top suppliers of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping to Poland in kind. Germany accounted for 47.7% of imports, China for 14.2%, and India for 9.0%, with their combined share reaching 70.8% of total imports.

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 imported a total of 105.7 million US dollars of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in 2020, representing a 21.0% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 26.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 36%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Spain were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Poland's imports of props for scaffolding, shuttering, or pit-propping in value terms. Germany accounted for 43.6% of imports, China for 13.1%, and Spain for 11.7%, with a combined share of 68.4% 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