Poland: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Poland

In 2023, the Polish ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in Poland

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2023, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports reached $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ukraine (X square meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, 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: Slovakia (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, ceramic tile export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 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 Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2023, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X square meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then declined notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform