Zinc dust, powders and flakes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for zinc dust, powders and flakes expanded significantly in physical volume between 2018 and 2024, growing from 7 331 t to 27 415 t. The most dramatic increase occurred in 2024, when the market volume rose by over 10 000 t compared to the previous year. The period saw overall growth, though with a temporary contraction in 2021 followed by strong recovery.

Rising imports were the primary driver of market growth, increasing from 4 351 t to 15 147 t across the period. Domestic production also contributed, particularly with a substantial surge to 14 429 t in 2024 after several years of relatively stable output. Export volumes fluctuated but had a limited net effect on overall market size.

In value terms, the market showed a different trajectory, with total value declining in 2019 and 2020 before a steady recovery. By 2024, the market value reached 49 592 thousand US dollars, indicating significant price movements or changes in the product mix alongside the volume expansion.

Production zinc dust, powders and flakes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of zinc dust, powders, and flakes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 10 554 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 12 063 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 2.8% recorded that same year. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 10%, representing an average annual decline of 3.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of zinc dust, powders, and flakes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 5 191 tonnes, showing a slight gain of 2.9% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 9.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%.

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

Exports zinc dust, powders and flakes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of zinc dust, powders, and flakes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, shipments totaled 1 485 tonnes, reflecting a significant reduction of 11.7% compared to 2019. Exports peaked in 2018 at 1 801 tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 64.7% recorded that year. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 35.8%, averaging an annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Italy, and the Netherlands were the main buyers of zinc dust, powders, and flakes from Poland. Belgium accounted for 31.5% of exports in kind, Italy for 20.7%, and the Netherlands for 18.4%. Together, these three countries comprised 70.6% of Poland's total exports in this category.

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

Poland's export value of zinc dust, powders, and flakes showed volatile changes over the period. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 279 thousand US dollars, down by 27.5% year-over-year. The value peaked in 2018 at 3 793 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 83.4% recorded that year. The lowest value was in 2017, resulting in a 1.8-fold difference between the peak and trough.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Italy, and Belgium consistently led as the top destinations for Poland's exports of zinc dust, powders, and flakes in value terms. Russia accounted for 26.3% of exports, Italy for 20.8%, and Belgium for 18.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 65.4% 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 zinc dust, powders and flakes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of zinc dust, powders, and flakes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 6 706 tonnes, showing a solid rise of 13.1% compared to the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 4 351 tonnes, with the largest annual decline of 9.0% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 36.2%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 40.2%, averaging an annual growth rate of 11.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden were the leading suppliers of zinc dust, powders, and flakes to Poland. Germany accounted for 46.1% of imports in kind, Belgium for 32.9%, and Sweden for 17.9%. Together, these three countries made up 97.0% of total imports in this category.

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

Poland's import value of zinc dust, powders, and flakes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to a value that was 10.4% lower year-over-year. The value peaked in 2018 at 17 294 thousand US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 7.3% recorded that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 29.6%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 32.2%, representing an average annual decline of 12.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Sweden, and Germany were the principal sources for Poland's imports of zinc dust, powders, and flakes in value terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 96.1% of total imports.

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

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