Ethanediol market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2020 to 2024, the ethylene glycol market in Poland showed variable volume dynamics. Market size stood at 114.8 thousand tons in 2020, dipped to 104.9 thousand tons in 2021, then recovered to 113.4 thousand tons in 2022, reaching 115.2 thousand tons in 2024. Domestic production mirrored this pattern, falling to 56.1 thousand tons in 2021 before rebounding to 80.9 thousand tons by 2024.

The market recovery in 2022 was driven by growing demand for high-performance vehicles and increased use of technologically advanced additives, which bolstered consumption of ethylene glycol-based antifreeze. This trend helped lift total market volume after the previous year's contraction.

By 2024, the market landscape expanded with the development of specialist product segments, including innovative low-freezing fluids dedicated to heating, cooling, solar, and air conditioning installations. This diversification into new applications supported the market volume, maintaining it above 115 thousand tons.

Production ethanediol in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Exports ethanediol from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's ethanediol export volume increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, exports reached 17 289 tons, marking a significant 57.4% year-over-year rise. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports actually decreased by 31.4%, which translates to an annualized decline of 11.8%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 10 986 tons, with that year seeing the largest drop of 43.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main destinations for Poland's ethanediol exports in volume terms were Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany. Czechia accounted for 25.7% of exports, Slovakia for 21.2%, and Germany for 20.3%. Together, these three countries represented 67.3% of Poland's total ethanediol export flows during this period.

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

Poland's ethanediol exports in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 9 868 thousand US dollars, showing a modest 3.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 58.4%, which corresponds to an annualized decline rate of 25.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Czechia, Slovakia, and Germany were the primary markets for Poland's ethanediol exports in value terms. Czechia absorbed 29.4% of exports, Slovakia 22.7%, and Germany 19.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 71.3% of Poland's total ethanediol export value, solidifying their position as the key destinations.

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

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

Imports ethanediol to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's ethanediol imports in volume terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 51 924 tons, representing a 21.2% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 178.7%, which equates to an annualized growth rate of 40.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Belgium were the dominant sources for Poland's ethanediol imports in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 80.9% of total import flows, while other countries had relatively smaller shares.

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

Poland's ethanediol imports in value terms showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019 at 30 572 thousand US dollars, resulting in a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports totaled 30 572 thousand US dollars, which was 10.5% lower than in 2019. The largest increase was observed in 2018, with an 85.8% rise.

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

During 2017–2020, Germany, Belgium, and Slovakia were the leading suppliers of ethanediol to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 58.3% of imports, Belgium for 19.5%, and Slovakia for 7.3%. Combined, these three countries represented 85.1% of Poland's total ethanediol 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