Truck cranes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Polish truck crane market experienced notable fluctuations in volume and value. The market grew slightly in physical terms from 8,505 units in 2018 to 8,601 units in 2019, likely supported by the preceding strong performance of the domestic automotive industry. A sharp contraction to 7,013 units occurred in 2020, before a robust recovery to 8,506 units in 2021. This rebound coincided with broader supply chain issues in the automotive sector, including a shortage of electronic components, which increased lead times for new vehicles and may have shifted demand towards used equipment or auxiliary systems for existing trucks.

Imports of truck cranes into Poland showed a marked upward trend from 2020 to 2022, rising from 303 units to 598 units. This surge in imported units was concurrent with the introduction of new occupational safety (BHP) regulations and updated technical supervision rules for cranes, which mandated more frequent inspections and stricter operator qualifications. These new requirements potentially stimulated demand for newer, compliant equipment from abroad. Following this peak, imports declined to 387 units in 2023 and 301 units in 2024.

By 2023, the market structure was characterized by a systematic growth of the total truck crane fleet, approaching 50,000 units, though growth rates were slowing due to market maturity. Major international brands dominated the landscape, and a significant share of imports consisted of used cranes, contributing to an aging fleet. Post-pandemic changes reshaped customer preferences, elevating the importance of service availability and spare parts as key decision factors for buyers.

Production truck cranes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Truck crane production in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 156.6 million US dollars, representing a 15.9% decrease compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 195.4 million US dollars, which marked the largest increase of 25.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

After two years of growth, truck crane production in Poland declined. In 2020, 6,796 units were produced, corresponding to a 20.7% year-over-year contraction. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.0%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 8,575 units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 14.5%.

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

Exports truck cranes from Poland

Exports in kind, unit

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 3.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, truck crane exports from Poland totaled 86.0 units, marking a steep contraction of 46.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 223.0 units, which also saw the largest increase of 271.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Norway, and Ireland played the leading roles in Poland's truck crane exports in kind. Ukraine accounted for 41.6% of exports, Norway for 11.7%, and Ireland for 7.9%, jointly representing 61.2% 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 exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a threefold difference between these years. In 2020, truck crane exports from Poland amounted to 9,362 thousand US dollars, which is 42.2% weaker compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 16,206 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 102.6%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Norway, Ukraine, and Belarus remained the principal buyers of truck cranes from Poland in value terms. Norway accounted for 34.0% of exports, Ukraine for 17.1%, and Belarus for 8.4%, jointly representing 59.5% of total exports.

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

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

Imports truck cranes to Poland

Imports in kind, unit

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.1-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, Poland's truck crane imports reached 303.0 units, which is 62.9% higher compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.6%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 94.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom formed the key group of partners for truck crane imports in kind to Poland. Germany accounted for 46.1% of imports, France for 9.7%, and the United Kingdom for 8.7%, jointly representing 64.5% 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, K $ US

In 2020, cross-border shipments of truck cranes to Poland totaled 43,801 thousand US dollars, which is 28.7% more compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 32.8%, equating to a 9.9% annualized rate. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 9.9%.

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

In 2017 to 2020, Germany was the key supplier of truck cranes to Poland, accounting for 70.6% of total imports in value terms, while a diversified group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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