Color printing ink (excluding black) market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish market for color printing ink (excluding black) expanded, with its volume rising from 36.9 thousand tons to 40.4 thousand tons and its value increasing from $179.5 million to $193.9 million.

This growth period was characterized by a strong increase in domestic production, which jumped from 12.5 thousand tons to 17.5 thousand tons, while import volumes saw a modest decline and exports experienced some fluctuation.

Available trade data for 2021 to 2024 shows a continued downward trend in imports, falling from 32.2 thousand tons to 28.2 thousand tons, paired with a rise in exports from 7.9 thousand tons to 9.9 thousand tons.

Production color printing ink in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of color printing ink, excluding black, has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 74 506 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 29.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 51 956 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 9.7%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 30.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of color printing ink, excluding black, in Poland has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, Poland produced 17 502 tonnes, showing a strong gain of 14.4% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 21.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The minimum output was recorded in 2018 at 12 538 tonnes, which experienced the largest decline of 13.2%. The largest increase was in 2019, with a surge of 22.0%.

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

Exports color printing ink from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, exports of color printing ink, excluding black, from Poland declined. In 2020, exports totaled 8 307 tonnes, showing a moderate fall of 8.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 12.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak was in 2019 at 9 044 tonnes, following the largest increase of 11.0% in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, color printing ink, excluding black, from Poland was supplied to a diverse range of markets. Even the largest destinations—Russia, Czechia, and Ukraine—together accounted for only 47.2% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Cross-border shipments of color printing ink, excluding black, from Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 51.9 million US dollars, showing a modest gain of 7.1% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 43.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the partner portfolio for exports in value terms of color printing ink, excluding black, from Poland was quite broad. Russia, Ukraine, and Czechia together represented only 45.0% of total flows, with shares of 22.4%, 11.6%, and 11.0%, respectively.

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

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

Imports color printing ink to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of color printing ink, excluding black, into Poland have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported approximately 31 204 tonnes, corresponding to a small loss of 2.1% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 11.3%, equating to an annualized decline of 3.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands were the main sources for imports in volume terms of color printing ink, excluding black, into Poland. Together, they accounted for 67.2% of total imports, with Germany leading at 44.1%, followed by Italy at 11.7%, and the Netherlands at 11.3%.

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

Poland imported approximately 171.3 million US dollars of color printing ink, excluding black, in 2020, indicating a rise of 3.1% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 166.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 3.1%. In contrast, the peak was in 2018 at 171.4 million US dollars.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy were the main suppliers of color printing ink, excluding black, to Poland in value terms. Together, they comprised 55.0% of total imports, with Germany at 32.8%, Switzerland at 12.3%, and Italy at 9.9%.

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

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