Electrical push-button and rotary switches market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for electrical push-button and rotary switches in Poland was valued at 260.9 million USD in 2018, then decreased to 252.3 million USD in 2019 before rising to 272.3 million USD in 2020. Domestic production remained relatively stable around 126–128 million USD during this period.

From 2018 to 2024, imports of switches grew significantly from 313.4 million USD to 425.5 million USD, with a notable jump in 2021 to 413.7 million USD. Exports also increased from 178.4 million USD to 222.1 million USD over the same span, indicating expanded international trade flows for these components.

By 2024, several developments shaped the market landscape. New Polish standards for medium-voltage networks and devices, announced by the Polish Committee for Standardization, affected technical and safety requirements for electrical equipment including switches. European packaging labeling regulations (PPWR) introduced harmonized labels and digital information carriers for packaging, impacting electrical product packaging. Demand grew for automatic network-generator power switches used for backup power continuity, and smart home technology integration increased functionality requirements for switches in electrical installations. Macroeconomic and regulatory factors in Poland's electricity market, such as CO2 emission costs and renewable energy instability, indirectly influenced demand for electrical devices.

Production electrical push-button and rotary switches in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two consecutive years of growth, Poland's production of electrical push-button and rotary switches experienced a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 127.9 million US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 59.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 16.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 128.6 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 56.8%.

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

Exports electrical push-button and rotary switches from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's exports of electrical push-button and rotary switches in physical terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 3 916 tonnes, representing a year-over-year decrease of 21.7%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 003 tonnes, with the largest annual increase taking place in 2018 at 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of electrical push-button and rotary switches in physical terms were distributed across a diverse range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 19.3% of exports, France for 11.7%, and Hungary for 9.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 40.6% of total export flows.

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

After a two-year uptick, the value of electrical push-button and rotary switches exported from Poland declined. In 2020, Poland exported 177.7 million US dollars worth of these products, marking a 6.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 10.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 3.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 189.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase occurring in 2018 at 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of electrical push-button and rotary switches in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Germany accounted for 28.5% of export value, France for 10.6%, and Hungary for 9.0%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 48.1% 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 electrical push-button and rotary switches to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland imported 6 110 tonnes of electrical push-button and rotary switches, which was 5.7% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.4%, translating to an annualized decline of 1.8%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 6 480 tonnes, with the largest annual increase also occurring in 2019 at 2.3%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Italy formed the core of Poland's imports of electrical push-button and rotary switches in physical terms. Germany accounted for 28.0% of imports, China for 22.2%, and Italy for 11.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 61.2% 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 electrical push-button and rotary switches in value terms amounted to 322.1 million US dollars, representing a 3.0% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 21%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 6.6%. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Italy remained the principal suppliers of electrical push-button and rotary switches to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.9% of import value, China for 15.3%, and Italy for 7.9%. Collectively, these three countries represented 57.1% of total imports in value terms.

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

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