Toughened safety glass market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish toughened safety glass market began the period with strong growth, rising from USD 227.2 million in 2018 to USD 263.9 million in 2019. This expansion was driven by increasing investments in the construction and automotive sectors, which boosted demand for safety glazing. Polish state-owned and private companies simultaneously expanded their production capacities, solidifying the country's position as a major European producer.

Global supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the market in 2020, affecting the availability of raw materials. A post-pandemic economic recovery followed in 2021, renewing demand for toughened glass in construction and automotive applications, with market consumption reaching USD 171.7 million that year.

From 2022 onward, EU regulations on building safety and energy efficiency became a primary market driver, prompting Polish firms to invest in advanced coating technologies and improved glass properties. These innovations, alongside growing consumer interest in energy-efficient glazing, defined the market landscape, with consumption at USD 207.2 million in 2022 before moderating to USD 192.7 million in 2024 amid continued technological advancement.

Production toughened safety glass in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's toughened safety glass production continued to grow for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output reached 399.2 million US dollars, marking a moderate 8.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, production rose by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

Exports toughened safety glass from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, toughened safety glass exports from Poland totaled 93 527 tonnes, reflecting a measured 5.5% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports declined by 6.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 5.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Slovakia were the main destinations for Poland's toughened safety glass exports in kind. Germany accounted for 43.0% of exports, Czechia for 9.6%, and Slovakia for 8.3%, together representing 60.9% 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, M $ US

After two years of improvement, Poland's toughened safety glass export volume declined. In 2020, exports stood at 227.7 million US dollars, indicating a moderate 8.1% drop relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.4%, equating to a 2.4% annualized rate. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 11.8%, while the maximum value occurred in 2019 at 247.8 million US dollars.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Slovakia formed the core group of markets for Poland's toughened safety glass exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 32.8% of exports, Czechia for 12.9%, and Slovakia for 10.5%, together representing 56.3% 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 toughened safety glass to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's toughened safety glass import volume came to 49 953 tonnes, representing a 15.0% loss versus the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 48 702 tonnes, while the maximum occurred in 2019 at 58 760 tonnes. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 20.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Turkey, and Germany led the structure of Poland's toughened safety glass imports in kind. China accounted for 58.5% of imports, Turkey for 12.4%, and Germany for 5.7%, together representing 76.6% of total 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, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Poland's toughened safety glass import volume declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 100.6 million US dollars, showing a solid 10.5% drop versus the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 15.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 15.7%, while the maximum value occurred in the same year at 112.5 million US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Germany were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of toughened safety glass imports to Poland in value terms. China accounted for 34.9% of imports, Italy for 16.4%, and Germany for 11.4%, with a combined share of 62.7% 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