Resistance-heated furnaces and ovens market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Production of resistance-heated industrial and laboratory furnaces and ovens in Poland rose from USD 31.8 million in 2018 to USD 53.9 million in 2020, before moderating to USD 49.2 million in 2021. This initial expansion coincided with the heating equipment industry's development phase, where growing interest in energy-transition technologies and low-emission construction stimulated innovation and smart energy management in industrial and laboratory settings. The domestic market size — calculated as production plus imports minus exports — fluctuated from USD 24.8 million in 2018 to USD 39.0 million in 2021, shaped by changing import and export volumes.

From 2022 onward, the market faced headwinds from Russia’s war on Ukraine, which drove up energy prices, disrupted supply chains, and contributed to a drop in imports in 2022 and 2023. Despite these challenges, exports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens climbed steadily, reaching USD 73.3 million in 2024. This export resilience was underpinned by the industrial sector’s ongoing shift toward electric industrial furnaces and boilers, prized for their energy efficiency and carbon neutrality. By 2024, new investments in production facilities linked to electronics and electromobility, together with updated regulations on renewable energy and building technical standards, further bolstered demand for electric heating solutions in Polish industry.

Production resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Production of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in Poland has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 53 875 thousand US dollars, marking a 43.7% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 187.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 42.2%.

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

Exports resistance-heated furnaces and ovens from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's exports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens reached 2 161 tonnes, representing a 10.9% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 25.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 4.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 18.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Poland's exports in kind were Germany, Russia, and the United States, which together accounted for 54.9% 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 resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 43 448 thousand US dollars, showing a robust gain of 13.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 100.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 26.0%.

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

The structure of Poland's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. China accounted for 14.6% of exports, Germany for 14.4%, and the United States for 14.3%, with these three countries together making up 43.3% of total flows, and no single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

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

Imports resistance-heated furnaces and ovens to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in kind have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 974 tonnes, which is 24.2% lower than in the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 24.8%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.0%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018, at 1 500 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 15.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China were the principal suppliers of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens to Poland in kind. Germany accounted for 42.6% of imports, Italy for 22.5%, and China for 20.9%, with these three countries jointly representing 85.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Poland's imports of resistance-heated furnaces and ovens in value terms have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 17 839 thousand US dollars, a 16.3% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 11%, translating to an annualized decline of 3.8%. The peak import value was in 2018, at 28 044 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 39.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019, at 24.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Italy, and China—together accounted for 80.0% of Poland's total imports in value terms for resistance-heated furnaces and ovens.

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

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