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HIPH - polish steel industry
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Polish Steel Industry 2026
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PPS 2025
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Dear Readers,
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The year 2025 was another year in which the Polish and European steel industry operated in an exceptionally challenging economic environment. The industry was still dealing with the consequences of the economic slowdown in Europe, high energy costs, increasing environmental requirements, and strong competitive pressure from producers outside the European Union. At the same time, we observed and continue to observe a huge global overcapacity that keeps growing and puts significant pressure on steel prices and profitability.
Polish steel industry remained under pressure from the still weak demand and import competition. The influx of cheaper steel from third countries was particularly noticeable. There were warnings in the industry about production being at the lowest levels in decades and threats to jobs. In these circumstances, high energy costs and the need to finance technological and climate transformation remained constant challenges.
Despite these huge challenges, the Polish steel sector remains one of the pillars of the national industry and an important link in European supply chains. It's an industry that was at the foundation of the European Union, so in times of crisis, solutions for its support must be found. That's why in 2025, the actions taken by EU and national institutions to improve the competitiveness of European steelmaking became increasingly important. The European Steel and Metals Action Plan, the development of the CBAM mechanism, the work then done on a new tool to replace quotas (which was implemented on July 1, 2026), and initiatives supporting the
decarbonization of the industry give hope for creating a more level playing field for producers operating in the European Union.
The future of the sector will depend on effectively combining economic, energy, and environmental goals.
Investing in modern technologies, the circular economy, the use of steel scrap, renewable energy sources, and
innovative production processes is not only a response to climate challenges but also an opportunity to rebuild the competitiveness of European steel.
We present to you the latest edition of the publication ?Polish Steel Industry?, which provides a comprehensive overview of the sector, key statistical data, and analyses of the challenges and development prospects of the industry. We hope this work will be a valuable source of knowledge for businesspeople, experts, public administration representatives, and everyone interested in the future of Polish metallurgy.
I wish you an inspiring read and a bright future for our entire industry. |
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Mirosław Motyka
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President of the Board |
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Polish Steel Association
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