Wood and hard materials machine tools market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for wood and hard materials machine tools contracted significantly in 2019, with its value falling to 182.4 million USD from 249.5 million USD the previous year. This decline coincided with the ongoing relocation of Fabryka Obrabiarek do Drewna (FOD), one of the country's oldest manufacturers, which likely disrupted domestic production. Additionally, sanctions on timber imports from Belarus and Russia introduced in late 2018 tightened raw material supply for wood processors, potentially dampening demand for new machinery.

Market volume rebounded strongly after 2020, reaching 291.6 million USD in 2021. This recovery was primarily fueled by a surge in imported machinery, while domestic production continued a gradual decline. In 2021, FOD completed its relocation and inaugurated a new factory, signaling renewed investment in the sector. Major trade fairs like DREMA in 2022, which doubled its exhibition space, highlighted ongoing technological advances and industry collaboration to address market challenges.

Following the peak in 2021, import values moderated but remained above pre-2019 levels, while exports showed notable growth until a correction in 2024. The industry's concerted efforts, including the alliance between wood and furniture associations in 2022, aimed to enhance competitiveness. Despite the absence of official market size data after 2021, trade flows indicate a stabilized but active market for woodworking machinery in Poland.

Production wood and hard materials machine tools in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of wood and hard materials machine tools declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 135.7 million US dollars, marking an 8.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 10.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.3%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 160.8 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 30.7%.

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

Exports wood and hard materials machine tools from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Poland exported 497.1 thousand units of wood and hard materials machine tools in 2020, a 260.1% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 12.4%. Import levels varied significantly, with a 3.7-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa, Germany, and Czechia were the main buyers of wood and hard materials machine tools from Poland, accounting for 41.0%, 25.5%, and 4.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three markets comprised 71.0% of total exports in kind.

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

Exports of wood and hard materials machine tools from Poland fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 110.0 million US dollars, a 12.0% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 138.4 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 35.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Russia, and Belarus formed the core group of markets for Poland's exports in value terms, with shares of 46.6%, 10.5%, and 6.9%, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 64.1% of total export 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 wood and hard materials machine tools to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

After rising for two years, imports of wood and hard materials machine tools into Poland declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 490.4 thousand units, a 6.1% reduction compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 85.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.8%. The peak was in 2019 at 522.5 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 46.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China and Germany dominated Poland's imports in kind of wood and hard materials machine tools, while other markets played smaller individual roles.

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

Poland imported 186.4 million US dollars worth of wood and hard materials machine tools in 2020, a strong 17.3% increase compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 159.0 million US dollars, and the highest in 2018 at 227.1 million US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 30.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.8%.

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

Over 2017-2020, Italy, Germany, and China were the leading sources for Poland's imports in value terms, with shares of 31.5%, 30.3%, and 12.2%, respectively. Combined, these three countries accounted for 74.0% of total import flows.

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

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