Ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the market for ceramic tiles and mosaics in Poland expanded significantly, with consumption growing from 87.9 million m² to 141.7 million m². This growth occurred even as domestic production remained steady at around 110 million m² annually, driven by national industry leaders like Ceramika Paradyż, which produced approximately 100 million m² per year. The market was characterized by strong consumer preferences shifting towards large-format tiles and porcelain stoneware, valued for their technical properties and aesthetic versatility. Industry innovation was a key driver, highlighted by Ceramika Paradyż initiating a groundbreaking project in late 2020 to develop large-format tiles with decorative effects throughout their cross-section, with production lines being assembled through 2021.

From 2022 onward, the market contracted considerably, with consumption falling to 63.7 million m² by 2024 and production declining to 80.9 million m². This period saw the commercial launch of Ceramika Paradyż's innovative large-format tile lines, which enhanced the product range. Concurrently, porcelain tiles solidified their market dominance, capturing a 48.5% share, while mosaic tiles emerged as the fastest-growing segment. The market's structure shifted, with a notable increase in export volumes absorbing a larger portion of domestic output during these years.

Production ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics declined in value after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 723.6 million US dollars, but by 2020, it had fallen to 684.9 million US dollars, marking a modest decrease of 5.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 9.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 3.2%. The largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 12.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Poland's production volume of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output amounted to 102.3 million square meters, showing a moderate drop of 7.5% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.3%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 3.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Exports ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics from Poland

Exports in kind, K m²

In 2018, Poland's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in volume terms amounted to 43 048 thousand square meters, representing a slight decrease of 2.2% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in volume terms were distributed across numerous markets. The top three destinations—Germany (14.6% of exports), Slovakia (11.1%), and Hungary (9.6%)—collectively accounted for 35.3% of total flows, indicating a diversified export structure.

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, M $ US

In 2018, Poland's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms reached 314.4 million US dollars, marking a robust increase of 11.4% compared to 2017.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. The leading partners—Germany (13.0% of exports), Slovakia (12.3%), and Ukraine (9.9%)—jointly represented 35.2% of total flows, while many other countries accounted for the remaining 64.8%.

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

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

Imports ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics to Poland

Imports in kind, K m²

In 2020, Poland imported 26 184 thousand square meters of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics, which represents a significant increase of 36.1% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 76%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest sources for Poland's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in volume terms were India, Spain, and Italy. Together, they accounted for 66.4% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms reached 246.7 million US dollars, indicating a dramatic rise of 53.9% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 77.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 21.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy (33.9% of imports in value terms), Spain (29.6%), and India (15.0%) formed the key group of partners for Poland's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics. Collectively, they represented 78.4% 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