Poland Steel Production Growth in 2025: A Closer Look at the Industry Recovery

Poland Steel Production Growth Leads European Recovery in 2025

Poland’s steel production grew by 3.7% year-on-year in January-May 2025, reaching 3.12 million tons. This growth positions Poland 20th in the WorldSteel global steel producers ranking. In May alone, Polish steel producers manufactured 641,000 tons, a 3.1% increase compared to May 2024, and a 1.3% increase month-over-month. The recovery is largely attributed to the restart of Huta Częstochowa, which resumed full operations in early February after more than a year offline. This restart has significantly boosted Poland’s steel output amid broader industry challenges.

EU Steel Output Declines While Poland Advances Steel Production Growth

Meanwhile, the European Union’s steel industry contracted, with a 3.1% decrease in May 2025 production to 11.4 million tons and a 2.5% year-to-date decline to 54.9 million tons. Despite this regional downturn, Poland’s steel sector shows resilience. After increasing production by 10.1% in 2024, Poland climbed from 25th to 20th place globally in steel production. The country’s steel output fell sharply between 2021 and 2023 but has reversed this trend in 2024 and 2025 thanks to strategic plant operations and investments.

Key Steel Producers and Capacity Supporting Poland’s Growth

Poland hosts six major steel producers including ArcelorMittal Warszawa (0.75 million tons/year), Celsa Huta Ostrowiec (0.9 million tons/year), Huta Częstochowa (0.84 million tons/year), CMC Zawiercie (1.7 million tons/year), ArcelorMittal Dąbrowa Górnicza (5 million tons/year), and Ferrostal Labedy Gliwice (0.5 million tons/year). These companies underpin Poland’s steel industry capacity and contribute to the sector’s ongoing recovery and competitiveness in the European market. The revival of Huta Częstochowa plays a pivotal role in enhancing production capacity and stabilizing supply chains.

SuperMetalPrice Commentary:

Poland’s steel production growth signals a notable rebound in the European steel sector. The restart of major plants like Huta Częstochowa strengthens Poland’s position amid a declining EU steel output. This recovery could attract further investments, positioning Poland as a strategic hub in Europe’s steel market. However, the industry must navigate ongoing global supply chain challenges and fluctuating demand.