Enzymes and prepared enzymes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for enzymes grew from 9 692 tons in 2018 to 10 623 tons in 2020, supported by advancements in genetic engineering that enabled more efficient microbial enzyme production. During this period, the established EU regulatory framework for food enzymes and the introduction of new labeling requirements provided a standardized environment for market development.

Market expansion continued, reaching 13 110 tons in 2022 before contracting to 11 849 tons in 2023. This period saw no major legislative shifts or large-scale production investments reported in the available sources.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 13 495 tons. This growth coincided with the expansion of product offerings from major international players, specifically BASF's launch of new liquid enzymes including lipases, cellulases, and amylases to address market demand. Simultaneously, the ongoing implementation of stricter labeling rules for supplements and a rising focus on sustainable solutions in the food industry shaped the market context.

Production enzymes and prepared enzymes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the output value of enzymes and prepared enzymes reached 5 844 K $ US in 2020, marking a substantial 19.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 30.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 9.2%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 045 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 19.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 34.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 1 144 t of enzymes and prepared enzymes, representing an 18.8% year-on-year advance. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 964 t, and the highest was in 2018 at 1 265 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 23.8%.

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

Exports enzymes and prepared enzymes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, deliveries of enzymes and prepared enzymes from Poland rebounded in 2020. The country exported 1 246 t, reflecting an intense 26.4% increase compared to 2019. However, over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 25.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 986 t, which also saw the largest decline of 38.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Russia, and Ukraine were the key partners for Poland's exports of enzymes and prepared enzymes in kind. Czechia accounted for 22.9% of exports, Russia for 15.8%, and Ukraine for 12.5%. Together, these three countries represented 51.2% 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

In 2020, Poland exported 23.3 M $ US worth of enzymes and prepared enzymes, representing a 50.7% advance from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 79.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 21.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 15.8%.

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

The structure of Poland's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Russia accounted for 20.3% of exports, Germany for 9.7%, and Belarus for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 39.2% of total flows, while the remaining 60.8% was dispersed among numerous smaller markets.

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

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

Imports enzymes and prepared enzymes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland imported a total of 10 724 t of enzymes and prepared enzymes, indicating a moderate 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 1.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 16.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands were the main sources for Poland's imports of enzymes and prepared enzymes in kind. Denmark accounted for 32.8% of imports, Finland for 23.3%, and the Netherlands for 11.9%. Together, these three countries represented 68.0% 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 enzymes and prepared enzymes totalled 112.3 M $ US, constituting an 11.4% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, with a drop of 6.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018, at 29.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands formed the core group of markets for Poland's imports in value terms. Denmark accounted for 33.6% of imports, Finland for 23.6%, and the Netherlands for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented 67.0% 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