Tapered roller bearings market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish tapered roller bearing market experienced volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024, starting at 4 982 t. The presence of domestic manufacturer PBF Kraśnik, with ties to state interests, and sustained demand from industrial and automotive sectors provided a foundation for the market. Market volume decreased to 4 525 t in 2019 and further to 4 172 t in 2020.

A significant surge brought market volume to 5 430 t in 2021. Volumes then fell to 4 720 t in 2022 and 4 381 t in 2023. In 2024, the market recovered to 5 121 t, a period marked by ongoing EU legislative work on the NIS 2 cybersecurity directive and the critical entity resilience directive, which could influence industrial operators and bearing producers.

Production tapered roller bearings in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's tapered roller bearings production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 137.3 million US dollars, down 9.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 5.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 158.9 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's tapered roller bearings production volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 12,669 tonnes were produced, marking a moderate decline of 8.9% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 16.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 16,233 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 7.5%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.3%.

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

Exports tapered roller bearings from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Foreign tapered roller bearings supplies from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 12,008 tonnes, representing an 8.3% decline compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 14,919 tonnes, which saw the largest increase of 9.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Sweden, and France were the main destinations for tapered roller bearings exports from Poland, together accounting for 51.8% of total exports in kind. Germany led with 24.6%, followed by Sweden at 14.5%, and France at 12.7%.

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

Tapered roller bearings shipments from Poland to abroad declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 99.7 million US dollars, down 4.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 2.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 125.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 22.9%, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and France played the leading roles in the value of tapered roller bearings exports from Poland, jointly accounting for 51.6% of total flows. Sweden led with 19.8%, followed by Germany at 18.6%, and France at 13.2%.

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

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

Imports tapered roller bearings to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland imported approximately 3,511 tonnes of tapered roller bearings in 2020, equivalent to a moderate decline of 5.5% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and France continued to head the list of suppliers of tapered roller bearings to Poland, jointly taking 69.5% of total imports in kind. China led with 38.1%, followed by Germany at 23.6%, and France at 7.9%.

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

After a two-year rise, the volume of tapered roller bearings imports to Poland declined. In 2020, imports reached 40.2 million US dollars, amounting to a solid loss of 12.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 4.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 45.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and France consistently remained the main sources for imports in value terms, together accounting for 56.8% of total flows. Germany led with 30.5%, followed by China at 13.7%, and France at 12.6%.

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

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