Black printing ink market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for black printing ink in Poland grew from 7 801 t in 2018 to 8 699 t in 2019, an increase of 11.5% in physical terms. In value, the market expanded from 30.3 million USD to 32.6 million USD. Domestic production also rose significantly from 1 864 t to 2 441 t over the same period. By 2020, the market volume stabilized at 8 619 t, with the market value reaching 32.8 million USD.

After 2020, imports of black printing ink peaked at 7 400 t in 2021 but then entered a steady decline, falling to 5 385 t by 2024. Exports remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1 016 t and 1 439 t annually. While comprehensive market size data is unavailable after 2020, the consistent drop in import volumes suggests a shift in market dynamics, potentially reflecting changes in domestic demand or supply structure.

By 2024, several key factors were shaping the market. Growing environmental awareness among consumers encouraged the development of biodegradable and recyclable ink products. Simultaneously, the rising popularity of inkjet printers with Continuous Ink Supply Systems (CISS) reduced operational costs, influencing preferences toward more economical printing solutions. These trends, coupled with the ongoing evolution of printing technology, contributed to the changing landscape for black printing ink in Poland.

Production black printing ink in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's black printing ink production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 7 692 thousand US dollars, showing a slight uptick of 1.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 97.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's black printing ink production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 2 666 tonnes were produced, reflecting a rise of 9.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 52%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports black printing ink from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Black printing ink exports from Poland have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 321 tonnes, which is 5.1% more than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 119 tonnes, when exports saw their largest decline of 30.5%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 12.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, there was no single dominant market for black printing ink exports from Poland. Russia accounted for 18.2% of exports in volume, Czechia for 10.9%, and Ukraine for 10.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 39.3% of total exports, with many smaller partners each holding modest individual shares.

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

Black printing ink exports from Poland have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 7 185 thousand US dollars, marking a solid increase of 13.4% year-over-year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 802 thousand US dollars, when exports experienced their largest decline of 18.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for black printing ink exports from Poland in value terms was quite broad. Germany accounted for 18.6% of exports, Russia for 18.5%, and Ukraine for 9.7%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.8% 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 black printing ink to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, black printing ink imports to Poland totalled 7 274 tonnes, amounting to a drop of 3.2% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 10.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 056 tonnes, when imports saw their largest decline of 13.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a growth of 6.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the main source for black printing ink imports to Poland, accounting for 65.0% of imports in volume. The Netherlands followed with 7.9%, and France with 4.9%. Together, these three countries represented 77.8% of total import flows.

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

Black printing ink imports to Poland have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported 32 286 thousand US dollars of black printing ink, indicating a small rise of 3.0% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 30 858 thousand US dollars, when imports experienced their largest decline of 3.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the main market for black printing ink imports to Poland in value terms, accounting for 40.3% of imports. The United Kingdom followed with 10.9%, and the Netherlands with 8.4%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 59.6% of total import flows.

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

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