Poland: Sandstone Market 2024

Sandstone Market Size in Poland

The Polish sandstone market fell to $X in 2022, reducing by -6.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sandstone Production in Poland

In value terms, sandstone production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 78% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Sandstone Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of sandstone exported from Poland skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 333% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 379%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sandstone exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 489%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) was the main destination for sandstone exports from Poland, with a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, sandstone exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic stood at +208.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+58.7% per year) and Switzerland (+34.9% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest markets for sandstone exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 98% of total exports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +103.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sandstone export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Germany (-21.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sandstone Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of sandstone decreased by -70.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 113% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sandstone imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 308% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Albania (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of sandstone imports to Poland, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, India ($X), Albania ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the largest sandstone suppliers to Poland, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sandstone import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 42% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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