Poland: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2024

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Poland

In 2022, the Polish market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw a pronounced setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Poland

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Poland

In 2022, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Poland contracted remarkably to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), more than tenfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belarus (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths into Poland contracted notably to X tons, shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a measured expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths shrank notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold. Iran (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Denmark ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Czech Republic totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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