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Unwrought lead market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish unwrought lead market contracted from 185.9 тыс. т in 2018 to 146.0 тыс. т in 2020, with the sharpest decline occurring in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted global demand and supply chains. The scheduled closure of the Olkusz-Pomorzany zinc and lead mine at the end of 2020 further reduced domestic ore extraction, contributing to the overall market contraction.

Lead production in Poland has been dominated by state-owned companies such as KGHM, Huta Cynku Miasteczko Śląskie, Orzeł Biały, and Baterpol, with secondary lead from battery scrap accounting for 70–80% of the approximate 160 тыс. т annual output. In 2018, ZGH Bolesław commissioned a unique installation to recover zinc and lead from flotation wastes, enhancing metal recovery and minimizing waste.

After 2020, lead import volumes fluctuated, peaking at 98.1 тыс. т in 2023 before falling to 63.1 тыс. т in 2024, while exports remained above 77 тыс. т throughout the 2021–2024 period.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production unwrought lead in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's unwrought lead production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 296.8 million US dollars, marking a significant reduction of 16.0% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 27.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 10.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.5%)	(11.8%)	(16.0%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Unwrought lead production in Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 143.7 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate decrease of 8.1% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 10.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(1.7%)	(8.1%)	(3.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unwrought lead from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year uptick, unwrought lead exports from Poland declined. In 2020, exports totaled 66 414 tonnes, a decrease of 5.0% from 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 7.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 69 909 tonnes, with the largest increase of 8.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.1%	8.3%	(5.0%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Austria were the main destinations for Poland's unwrought lead exports, accounting for 81.2% of total exports in kind. Czechia led with 54.0%, followed by Germany at 16.3%, and Austria at 10.9%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's unwrought lead export volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 136.6 million US dollars, indicating a decline of 11.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 12.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 160.4 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 2.9% also in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.9%	(3.3%)	(11.9%)	(4.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Germany, and Austria topped the ranking of buyers of unwrought lead from Poland in value terms, with a combined share of 82.8% of total exports. Czechia accounted for 55.6%, Germany for 16.7%, and Austria for 10.5%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports unwrought lead to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Unwrought lead imports to Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 68 759 tonnes, indicating a robust loss of 18.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 11.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 91 467 tonnes, with the largest increase of 17.9% also in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.9%	(7.4%)	(18.9%)	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Russia were the largest suppliers of unwrought lead to Poland, together forming 51.1% of total imports in kind. Sweden led with 22.4%, followed by Germany at 15.4%, and Russia at 13.3%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's unwrought lead import volume declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 141.1 million US dollars, showing a decrease of 23.1% from a year earlier. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 225.3 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 18.6% also in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	18.6%	(18.6%)	(23.1%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Sweden, Germany, and Russia formed the core of Poland's unwrought lead imports in value terms, together accounting for 50.7% of total flows. Sweden contributed 22.2%, Germany 15.9%, and Russia 12.7%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io