Seamless iron or steel line pipe used for oil or gas pipelines market in Poland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for seamless iron or steel line pipe in Poland contracted sharply between 2018 and 2021, with its size falling from 18 991 thousand US dollars to 6 189 thousand US dollars. This was driven by a decline in domestic production from 25 588 thousand US dollars to 13 894 thousand US dollars and a reduction in imports from 12 838 thousand US dollars to 9 854 thousand US dollars, while exports remained steady around 17 500–17 900 thousand US dollars.

After 2021, import volumes recovered, peaking at 23 754 thousand US dollars in 2023 before moderating to 20 227 thousand US dollars in 2024. Exports expanded significantly during this period, rising from 17 559 thousand US dollars in 2021 to 44 066 thousand US dollars in 2024, indicating a strong outward shift in industry activity despite the earlier contraction in domestic market size.

Production seamless line pipe for oil or gas in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's output of seamless iron or steel line pipe for oil or gas pipelines was valued at 19 701 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-on-year decline of 23.0%. The highest production value occurred in 2018 at 25 588 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 29.8%.

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

Exports seamless line pipe for oil or gas from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland exported 9 490 tonnes of seamless iron or steel line pipe for oil or gas pipelines, representing a modest increase of 2.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 15.4%, averaging an annual decline of 5.4%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 9 246 tonnes, while the peak occurred in 2018 with 12 301 tonnes. The sharpest drop of 24.8% took place in 2019, whereas 2018 experienced the largest growth at 9.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export destinations for seamless iron or steel line pipe were highly diversified. Italy accounted for 24.7% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 14.5%, and Germany for 9.1%, collectively making up 48.3% of total flows. The remaining 51.7% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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, Poland's exports of seamless iron or steel line pipe for oil or gas pipelines reached 17 887 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 7.2% from the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 16 679 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 19 435 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline of 14.2% occurred in 2019, and the largest rise of 9.6% was in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of seamless iron or steel line pipe in value terms relied on a broad range of trading partners. Italy contributed 15.9% of exports in value terms, Kazakhstan 11.3%, and the Netherlands 9.8%, together accounting for just 37.0% of total 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 seamless line pipe for oil or gas to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The import market displayed volatility during the observed period. In 2020, Poland imported 4 574 tonnes of seamless iron or steel line pipe for oil or gas pipelines, reflecting a substantial gain of 28.3% compared to the prior year. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 3 567 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 with 7 035 tonnes. The sharpest decline of 49.3% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 81.2% was in 2018, resulting in a two-fold gap between these years.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Czechia dominated Poland's imports in kind of seamless iron or steel line pipe, accounting for 53.8%, followed by Italy at 8.8% and Germany at 6.7%. Together, these three countries represented 69.3% 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

Poland's imports of seamless iron or steel line pipe for oil or gas pipelines declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 11 424 thousand US dollars, marking a measured decrease of 4.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 10.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.2%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 12 838 thousand US dollars. The most significant decline of 16.0% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 37.7% was in 2018.

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

The partner structure for Poland's imports in value terms of seamless iron or steel line pipe remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. Czechia accounted for 30.0% of imports in value terms, Germany for 10.2%, and Belgium for 6.7%, together making up only 46.9% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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