Spherical roller bearings market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for spherical roller bearings in Poland expanded from 2 214 t in 2018 to 2 526 t in 2019. This growth was driven by the modernization of production facilities at the longstanding manufacturer FŁT-Kraśnik S.A., which upgraded its machinery and work organization to increase output. Simultaneously, rising demand from industrial sectors such as mining, construction, automotive, and renewable energy bolstered consumption.

After a contraction to 2 243 t in 2020, the market rebounded sharply to 2 886 t in 2021. The recovery was fueled by a surge in imports of spherical roller bearings, reflecting strengthened domestic demand from industrial and automotive applications.

In 2022, the market volume eased to 2 521 t. Throughout the period, Polish producers like ISKRA ZMiŁS and MTM continued to develop high-quality, durable bearings tailored for harsh operating conditions. In later years, market demand remained underpinned by the growth of the automotive industry and renewable energy sector, particularly for electric vehicles and wind turbines.

Production spherical roller bearings in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of spherical roller bearings was valued at 720 K $ US, marking a 22.2% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 589 K $ US, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 1 063 K $ US. The largest decline was observed in 2019, dropping by 44.6%, whereas the largest increase took place in 2018, rising by 29.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

In 2020, Poland produced 54 000 kg of spherical roller bearings, representing a sharp increase of 28.6% compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 42 000 kg, and the maximum value was in 2018 at 75 000 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 44.0%.

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

Exports spherical roller bearings from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period, with a peak in 2019 and a trough in 2017, showing a 2.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, shipments of spherical roller bearings from Poland to abroad totaled 393 t, indicating a sharp reduction of 30.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 565 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 79.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (35.0% of exports in kind), Ukraine (19.3% of exports in kind), and Italy (8.8% of exports in kind) were the key destinations for exports in kind, together accounting for 63.0% of total 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

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe, with a 1.8-fold variation between the maximum in 2018 and the minimum in 2017. In 2020, shipments of spherical roller bearings from Poland to abroad reached 6 089 K $ US, constituting a fall of 1.8% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 6 627 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, decreasing by 6.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 75.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (35.2% of exports in value terms), Italy (15.0% of exports in value terms), and Ukraine (13.6% of exports in value terms) together accounted for 63.8% of total exports in value terms, remaining the main destinations for spherical roller bearings from Poland.

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

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

Imports spherical roller bearings to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, foreign supplies of spherical roller bearings to Poland declined. In 2020, Poland imported a total of 2 582 t of spherical roller bearings, corresponding to a strong contraction of 15.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3 049 t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 21.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Romania (29.5% of imports in kind), China (18.7% of imports in kind), and Germany (13.5% of imports in kind) were the main suppliers of spherical roller bearings to Poland, together comprising 61.7% 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

Shipments of spherical roller bearings to Poland from abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported a total of 25 989 K $ US of spherical roller bearings, constituting a solid loss of 14.6% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 30 520 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (22.3% of imports in value terms), Sweden (16.1% of imports in value terms), and Romania (15.8% of imports in value terms) remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 54.2% of total flows.

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

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