Artificial fur and articles of artificial fur market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for artificial fur in Poland expanded from 11.4 million USD in 2018 to 16.3 million USD in 2021. This growth was primarily fueled by a shift in consumer preferences toward ethical and ecological alternatives to natural fur, which stimulated consumption. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused global supply chain disruptions, limiting imports, but Polish production increased, offsetting the impact. A significant post-pandemic recovery followed, with European production, including in Poland, rising by approximately 20% in 2021, further boosting the market.

Following 2021, Polish exports continued to grow, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of domestic producers on the international market. Global trends toward sustainable fashion and the use of recycled materials began to influence product offerings and consumer preferences in Poland. By 2024, while overall European production of artificial fur declined, Poland increased its share in European exports, demonstrating the resilience of its manufacturing sector amid broader industry adjustments.

Production artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur was valued at 11,435 thousand US dollars, marking a 15.4% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 23.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%. The only decline during this period occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports artificial fur and articles of artificial fur from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during the observed period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2019, with an 8.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's shipments of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur abroad totaled 44.6 tonnes, representing a sharp decrease of 73.8% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 170.0 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with exports surging by 573.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in kind were relatively evenly distributed among various countries. The top three destinations—Czechia (10.8% of exports in kind), Romania (10.1%), and Croatia (9.5%)—collectively accounted for only 30.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market displayed considerable volatility over the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while exports reached their peak in 2019, with an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's shipments of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur abroad were valued at 984 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp decline of 46.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1,828 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with exports rising by 524.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. The top three destinations—Ukraine (11.5% of exports in value terms), Germany (10.4%), and Italy (9.5%)—together accounted for just 31.4% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports artificial fur and articles of artificial fur to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while imports peaked in 2019, with an 8.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 59.5 tonnes of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur, representing a dramatic decrease of 78.8% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 280.6 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports surging by 458.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, China was the dominant supplier of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur to Poland, accounting for 89.7% of total imports in kind. Other countries shared the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while imports reached their peak in 2019, with a 6.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's imports of artificial fur and articles of artificial fur were valued at 1,044 thousand US dollars, indicating a 68.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 3,286 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with imports rising by 479.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Poland's imports in value terms was strongly focused on China, which accounted for 78.3% of total import flows. Other partners made up the remaining volume.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020