Brake fluids and antifreezes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish brake fluids and antifreezes market showed considerable movement in volume between 2018 and 2024. Consumption grew modestly to 121.6 thousand tons in 2019 before a sharp contraction to 92.2 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed, lifting the market to 119.8 thousand tons by 2022.

The recovery phase from 2021 coincided with widespread supply chain disruptions and rising production costs in the automotive industry, which pressured the market for operational fluids. During this period, increased emphasis on using products compliant with vehicle manufacturer specifications and on regular fluid maintenance began shaping consumer expectations and market demand.

By 2024, market volume had stabilized at 119.0 thousand tons, remaining near the levels seen prior to the pandemic. In value terms, the market reached approximately USD 128.5 million, reflecting a significant increase from earlier in the period.

Production brake fluids and antifreezes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of brake fluids and antifreezes declined after two years of growth. In 2019, production reached its peak at 107.5 thousand tons, but then fell by 22.1% in 2020 to 83.7 thousand tons. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production decreased by 14%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 6.4%.

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

Exports brake fluids and antifreezes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of brake fluids and antifreezes declined after two years of gains. In 2019, exports peaked at 20 138 tons, but then dropped by 6.8% in 2020 to 18 775 tons. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.4%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a rise of 2.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export destinations for brake fluids and antifreezes were quite diverse. Germany accounted for 22.2% of exports, Ukraine for 17.5%, and Lithuania for 7.5%. Together, these three countries made up 47.2% of total exports, while the remaining 52.8% went to numerous other countries, indicating a wide partner landscape.

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

Poland's exports of brake fluids and antifreezes in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 25 830 thousand US dollars, but then fell to 23 665 thousand US dollars in 2020, a decrease of 6.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 23.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export markets in value terms remained scattered. Germany represented 20.0% of exports, Ukraine 16.6%, and Sweden 5.3%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 41.9% of total export value, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

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

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

Imports brake fluids and antifreezes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in volume terms declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 27 198 tons, marking a significant drop of 20.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 43.6%, which corresponds to an average annual decline of 17.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Poland's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in volume terms were Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Germany accounted for 68.2% of imports, Belgium for 10.9%, and the United Kingdom for 3.8%. Together, these three countries made up 82.9% of total import 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

Poland's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 42 573 thousand US dollars, down by 10.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 36.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 14.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for Poland's imports of brake fluids and antifreezes in value terms. Germany represented 68.3% of import value, Belgium 10.4%, and the United Kingdom 5.1%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 83.9% 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