Combined refrigerator-freezers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The domestic market volume for combined refrigerator-freezers in Poland, measured in thousand units, experienced significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2024. After a sharp rise to 1 585 thousand units in 2019, the market entered a prolonged contraction, declining to 949 thousand units by 2023. This downward trend halted in 2024, with the market stabilizing at 953 thousand units.

In value terms, the market followed a more volatile trajectory. It reached a low of 224 million US dollars in 2020, then recovered strongly to peak at 299 million US dollars in 2022. A severe drop to 192 million US dollars occurred in 2023, followed by marginal stabilization at 193 million US dollars in 2024.

Production combined refrigerator-freezers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of combined refrigerator-freezers has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 869.7 million US dollars, marking a 5.5% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 2.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 928.6 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Poland produced 3 116 thousand units of combined refrigerator-freezers, reflecting a moderate 4.7% decrease from 2019. The lowest production volume was in 2018 at 3 111 thousand units, while the peak was in 2019 with 3 268 thousand units. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 5.0%.

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

Exports combined refrigerator-freezers from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Poland's exports of combined refrigerator-freezers have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2 436 thousand units, showing a gradual 4.3% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 3.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 2 632 thousand units, which also experienced the largest increase of 4.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export destinations for combined refrigerator-freezers were quite dispersed. Germany accounted for 13.5% of exports in volume, France for 11.1%, and Italy for 9.3%, together making up just 33.9% of total flows. The remaining 66.1% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

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 2020, Poland's export value of combined refrigerator-freezers stood at 892.7 million US dollars, showing a 1.4% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 1.1%, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 11.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were key buyers of Poland's combined refrigerator-freezers in value terms. Germany accounted for 20.2% of exports, France for 10.7%, and Italy for 8.6%, but their combined share reached only 39.4% of total export value. The remaining 60.6% was spread across numerous other trading partners.

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

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

Imports combined refrigerator-freezers to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of combined refrigerator-freezers declined. In 2020, imports reached 827 thousand units, showing a 4.0% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 862 thousand units, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 9.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Romania, and Turkey were the top suppliers of combined refrigerator-freezers to Poland in volume terms. China accounted for 37.8% of imports, Romania for 18.8%, and Turkey for 17.1%, together making up 73.7% of total imports.

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 import value of combined refrigerator-freezers amounted to 247.4 million US dollars, marking a 2.2% uptick compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 250.0 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 21.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Turkey, and Romania were the main sources of combined refrigerator-freezers imports to Poland in value terms. China accounted for 44.7% of imports, Turkey for 15.0%, and Romania for 12.4%, together absorbing 72.1% of total import value.

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

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