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Poland Iron and Steel Imports
In September 2023, iron and steel imports into Poland reduced to 15K tons, dropping by -8.3% against the previous month's figure. In general, total imports indicated slight growth from September 2022 to September 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, imports increased by +44.5% against July 2023 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 68% month-to-month. As a result, imports attained the peak of 25K tons. From April 2023 to September 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, iron and steel imports reduced to $7.1M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2023. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 with an increase of 70% against the previous month.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Iron and Steel in Poland (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | |
| Ukraine | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 6.9 | 5.3 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 3.5 |
| Russia | 2.6 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 4.0 | 1.8 |
| Germany | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Czech Republic | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Others | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | < 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | < 0.1 |
| Total | 7.4 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 14.0 | 10.5 | 14.0 | 8.9 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 7.1 |
Imports by Country
In September 2023, Ukraine (8.4K tons) constituted the largest supplier of iron and steel to Poland, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, iron and steel imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (3.5K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (3K tons), with a 19% share.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine amounted to +4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Russia (-2.5% per month) and Germany (+6.3% per month).
In value terms, the largest iron and steel suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($3.5M), Russia ($1.8M) and Germany ($1.5M), together comprising 95% of total imports.
Ukraine, with a CAGR of +2.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
Imports by Type
In September 2023, pig iron and spiegeleisen (15K tons) was the main type of iron and steel supplied to Poland, with a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by iron and non-alloy steel in ingots (17 tons), with a 0.1% share of total imports.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of pig iron and spiegeleisen totaled +2.0%.
In value terms, pig iron and spiegeleisen ($7.1M) constituted the largest type of iron and steel supplied to Poland, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by iron and non-alloy steel in ingots ($29K), with a 0.4% share of total imports.
Import Prices by Country
In September 2023, the iron and steel price amounted to $469 per ton (CIF, Poland), with an increase of 3.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in April 2023 an increase of 19% m-o-m. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $672 per ton. From May 2023 to September 2023, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($918 per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($412 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
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- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
