Retreaded tyres for buses or lorries market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in Poland experienced considerable volatility from 2018 to 2024. The period began under the influence of an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation launched by the European Commission in 2017 targeting imports from China, creating a protective backdrop for local producers. Market volume grew from 33.1 million USD in 2018 to 33.9 million USD in 2019, before contracting by 15% to 28.8 million USD in 2020.

A sharp recovery followed in 2021, with the market surging 38% to 39.9 million USD and reaching a peak of 40.5 million USD in 2022. However, the market shrank by 9.7% to 36.5 million USD in 2023, continuing its downward trajectory into 2024.

In 2024, the market volume fell to 31.1 million USD, a 14.9% decrease from the previous year. This decline coincided with the imposition of definitive countervailing duties on imports of retreaded tyres from China, which increased the cost of imported products. Simultaneously, the truck and bus tyre segment in Poland faced reduced demand, despite broader growth in the tyre market. Major players like Michelin and ATB TRUCK S.A. remained active, promoting retreading technologies and emphasizing environmental benefits.

Production retreaded tyres for buses or lorries in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's production of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries declined in value terms. In 2019, output reached its peak at 26 039 K $ US, but by 2020 it had fallen to 23 022 K $ US, representing an 11.6% decrease from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 17.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.6%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 31.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Poland's production of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries declined in volume for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was at its highest, but by 2020 it had dropped to 145.0 K units, marking a 13.2% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 12.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.0%. The peak volume was recorded in 2018 at 170.7 K units, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 32.6%.

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

Exports retreaded tyres for buses or lorries from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Exports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, shipments were lower, but by 2020 they had risen to 91.4 K units, showing a 29.1% uptick compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 60.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Lithuania, and Germany were the core destinations for Poland's exports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 37.0% of exports, Lithuania for 30.6%, and Germany for 7.1%. Together, these three countries represented 74.7% 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

In 2020, exports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries from Poland amounted to 12 338 K $ US, up by 18.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 44.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 5.7%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, at 29.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Lithuania, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Poland's exports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in value terms. Sweden held a 42.1% share of exports, Lithuania 28.6%, and the Netherlands 6.8%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 77.6% 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 retreaded tyres for buses or lorries to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Imports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2019, imports were lower, but by 2020 they had risen to 348.6 K units, which is 9.9% higher compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 244.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 51.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden and Germany dominated Poland's imports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in volume terms, concentrating 94.5% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among other destinations, each with smaller individual contributions.

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 retreaded tyres for buses and lorries into Poland declined in value for the second consecutive year. In 2018, imports peaked at 18 370 K $ US, but by 2020 they had fallen to 18 165 K $ US, reflecting a slight decline of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 24.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 25.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the central partner for Poland's imports of retreaded tyres for buses and lorries in value terms, accounting for 89.4% of total flows. Other markets played a less significant role, forming a smaller perimeter in the import structure.

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

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