Diethylene glycol market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The diethylene glycol market in Poland experienced strong growth between 2018 and 2024, with total market volume increasing from 19,591 t to 36,900 t. This expansion was primarily driven by imports, which more than doubled from 13,893 t to 30,407 t over the period, while domestic production showed more modest gains.

Domestic production fluctuated during these years, notably dropping by 34% in 2021 to 5,273 t before recovering to 7,702 t in 2024. Exports also varied, falling sharply in 2020 and 2021 before rebounding to 1,208 t in 2024, but they remained a relatively small component of the market balance.

After a period of rapid growth up to 2022, the market's pace moderated, with volume rising only 3% from 2022 to 2024. This coincided with a slight contraction in imports in 2024, while production continued to recover, reaching its highest level in the observed period.

Production diethylene glycol in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the production value of diethylene glycol reached 5 077 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a moderate year-over-year increase of 3.8%. However, looking at the broader period from 2018 to 2020, production actually declined by 26.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 4 889 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 29.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's diethylene glycol production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 994 tonnes, representing an 11.8% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 13.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 4.4%.

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

Exports diethylene glycol from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Exports peaked in 2017 and fell to their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's diethylene glycol shipments abroad amounted to 626 tonnes, down by 54.3% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 3.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of diethylene glycol from Poland were Czechia, Slovenia, and Slovakia, accounting for 27.7%, 22.3%, and 19.1% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 69.1% of total exports in kind.

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, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over this period. Export values reached their maximum in 2017 and dropped to a minimum in 2020, representing a 3.8-fold shift. In 2020, Poland exported diethylene glycol worth 788 thousand US dollars, a 47.2% decline year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 50.8%, while the largest increase was in 2019 at 1.2%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Slovenia, and Slovakia were the core destinations for Poland's diethylene glycol exports in value terms, with shares of 27.8%, 19.0%, and 17.9%, respectively. Collectively, they accounted for 64.8% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports diethylene glycol to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's diethylene glycol imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 21 234 tonnes, showing a moderate year-over-year uptick of 5.8%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 69.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Germany, and Belgium were the principal suppliers of diethylene glycol to Poland in kind, with shares of 42.0%, 20.5%, and 9.5%, respectively. Together, they accounted for 72.0% of total imports in kind.

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, K $ US

After a two-year rise, Poland's diethylene glycol imports declined in value. In 2020, imports were recorded at 13 280 thousand US dollars, a drop of 3.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 3%, with an annualized rate of 1.0%. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 13 748 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 5.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Russia, Germany, and Belgium formed the key group of partners for Poland's diethylene glycol imports in value terms, with shares of 40.3%, 24.6%, and 9.5%, respectively. Jointly, they represented 74.4% 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