Import share of plate market in Poland was 90% in 2023

The plate market in Poland is quite stable with an average volume over the last 10 years of 1.06 million tons, which is similar to 2023 numbers. The plate market accounts for 8% of total steel consumption in Poland.

Domestic plate production in Poland is stagnating, having fallen by 52% in 2013-2023. There are three local producers with a total capacity of 1.26 million tons. But the largest, Huta Czestochowa with a capacity of 1 million tons, is going through bankruptcy and has stopped operations in 2023.

The Polish plate market is supplied by imports. Import`s share on the market in 2023 was 90%, raising from 59% in 2013. The main suppliers of plate to Poland are Italy (16%), the Czech Republic (15%), Germany (15%), Denmark (11%), Finland (8%).

Read more about the plate market in Poland in the GMK Center article “Attempt number three or how Poland can increase the production of flats”.