From 2013 to 2023, the production in the wholesale of metals and metal ores sector in Poland exhibited significant fluctuations, with values ranging from a low of 5.49 billion Zloty in 2020 to a high of 8.5 billion Zloty in 2014. In 2023, the value stood at 7.3 billion Zloty, reflecting an 8.12% year-on-year increase, while the average annual growth rate (CAGR) over the last five years was 4.21%.
Key trends over the past decade include:
- A peak in 2014 followed by a notable drop in 2015.
- Moderate recovery periods in subsequent years with a significant drop in 2020.
- Steady growth resumed in 2021 onwards with projections maintaining a stable uptrend.
Future projections indicate a gradual improvement, with a 5-year CAGR expected to be 0.44% and a forecasted growth rate of 2.23% by 2028. Stakeholders should keep an eye on potential impacts from global economic shifts, advancements in metal recycling technologies, and policy changes affecting the metal industry.
