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Cationic surfactants market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market value of cationic surfactants in Poland fluctuated between 2018 and 2024, starting at $9.7 million in 2018, peaking at $11.1 million in 2019, then declining to $8.2 million in 2020. A partial recovery to $8.5 million followed in 2021, before a notable rebound lifted the market value to $11.6 million by 2024.

In physical terms, however, the market volume contracted sharply over the same period. After reaching 7.7 thousand tonnes in 2019, consumption fell to 6.0 thousand tonnes in 2020 and collapsed to just 0.7 thousand tonnes by 2024. This divergence between rising value and shrinking volume points to a significant increase in average unit prices.

Underlying these trends were substantial changes in trade and domestic output. Polish production steadily declined from 2.9 thousand tonnes in 2019 to 0.6 thousand tonnes in 2024, while imports rebounded to 6.1 thousand tonnes in 2024 after a mid-period dip. Exports surged, reaching 6.0 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating a shift toward trade-oriented activity.

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 kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2019-2020, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2019-2020, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2019-2020, 2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cationic surfactants in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's cationic surfactants production value declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 2 356 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 61.6% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 71.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 34.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(61.6%)	(10.9%)	(17.1%)	(34.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 2 840 tonnes of cationic surfactants, showing a modest 3.5% reduction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 77.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -38.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(3.5%)	(38.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cationic surfactants from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's cationic surfactants exports fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1 564 tonnes, marking a significant 17.1% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 53.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 22.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.1%)	(34.2%)	(17.1%)	(22.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Russia, Italy, and Ukraine—collectively accounted for 58.5% of Poland's total cationic surfactants exports 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, K $ US

Poland's cationic surfactants export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2 334 thousand US dollars, representing a substantial 20.1% drop from the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 27.4%, with a CAGR of -10.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 3 285 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 2.1% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	(11.1%)	(20.1%)	(10.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (26.8% of export value), Russia (24.1%), and Ukraine (9.2%) were the top destinations in Poland's cationic surfactants export structure, together making up 60.1% of total 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 cationic surfactants to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland imported 1 564 tonnes of cationic surfactants in 2020, corresponding to a sharp 28.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 43.6%, with a CAGR of -17.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 28.8%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 10.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(28.8%)	10.8%	(28.5%)	(17.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany was the primary supplier of cationic surfactants to Poland, accounting for 78.3% of total imports by volume, with other partners holding relatively small shares.

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, K $ US

Poland imported 2 334 thousand US dollars worth of cationic surfactants in 2020, representing a sharp 26.9% decrease from the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 25.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 11 167 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 13.8% that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.3%)	13.8%	(26.9%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017-2020, Germany remained the dominant source for Poland's cationic surfactants imports in value terms, with a 72.6% share of total flows, while the remainder was spread across other markets.

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