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Candles and tapers market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Polish candle market reached USD 189.5 million, supported by growing consumer interest in scented and personalized products as well as the strengthening position of Polish producers in European export markets. The market contracted to USD 127.3 million in 2019, but rebounded to USD 163.9 million in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated demand for home wellness and comfort, coupled with a surge in online shopping. By 2021, market volume rose further to USD 198.5 million, fueled by sustained appetite for customized and thematic candles and the continued development of e-commerce.

From 2022 onward, candle imports into Poland kept rising, reaching USD 113.0 million in 2024, indicating persistent domestic demand. Exports, which peaked at USD 930.9 million in 2022, moderated in the following years yet remained a key outlet for local manufacturers. Market trends continued to emphasize personalization and eco-friendliness, with companies such as Polwax focusing on quality and ecological production, while international brands like Bottega Veneta introduced new scented candle lines, all supported by the steady growth of online retail.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production candles and tapers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, the output of candles and tapers in Poland reached its peak value of 730.1 million US dollars. This was followed by a decline of 5.4% in 2019, when the value dropped to 690.6 million US dollars. In 2020, production recovered slightly, increasing by 3.6% to 715.4 million US dollars.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	(5.4%)	3.6%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After two years of contraction, candle and taper production in Poland rebounded in 2020. Output reached 382.0 thousand tonnes, marking a significant improvement of 17.9% compared to 2019. The previous year had seen production fall to its lowest point of 323.9 thousand tonnes, a decline of 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.5%)	(8.1%)	17.9%	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports candles and tapers from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Following two years of growth, Poland's exports of candles and tapers declined in 2020. Shipments totaled 308.9 thousand tonnes, down 1.3% from 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 313.1 thousand tonnes, which represented an 8.0% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 11.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.8%	8.0%	(1.3%)	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom—collectively accounted for 53.2% of Poland's total exports of candles and tapers by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's exports of candles and tapers in value terms grew for the third consecutive year in 2020. Exports reached 615.9 million US dollars, showing a modest advance of 1.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export value increased by 20.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.3%	4.4%	1.0%	6.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were the primary markets for Poland's candle and taper exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 12.0%, and the United Kingdom for 8.1%. Together, these three countries represented 54.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports candles and tapers to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of candles and tapers by volume increased for the third year in a row in 2020. Imports reached 24.9 thousand tonnes, up by 43.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volume grew by 59.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.3%	5.1%	43.7%	16.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, China, and Germany were the main sources of Poland's candle and taper imports by volume. The Netherlands contributed 43.3% of imports, China 33.5%, and Germany 6.8%. Combined, these three markets accounted for 83.7% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's imports of candles and tapers in value terms rose for the third consecutive year in 2020. Imports totaled 64.3 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial advance of 39.1% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, import value increased by 73.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 20.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	16.2%	7.3%	39.1%	20.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, the Netherlands, and Germany formed the main group of sources for Poland's candle and taper imports in value terms. China accounted for 32.6% of imports, the Netherlands for 26.0%, and Germany for 10.5%. Together, these three countries represented 69.1% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io