Ether-alcohols and derivatives market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for ether-alcohols and derivatives in Poland increased from 34 487 t in 2018 to 51 980 t in 2024. This expansion was primarily driven by rising imports, which grew from 30 743 t to 48 792 t over the period. The demand was bolstered by the development of second-generation bioethanol production aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing dependence on imported fuels.

Domestic production showed volatility, peaking at 8 749 t in 2020 before dropping to 7 069 t in 2022 and recovering to 8 344 t in 2024. The 2020 production rise was supported by advancements in bioethanol technology, while the 2024 recovery aligned with the experimental introduction of E85 fuel at selected Polish fuel stations, signaling growing use of ethanol derivatives in alternative fuels.

Consumer trends also played a role, with a shift towards low- and no-alcohol beverages (NoLo) and an increase in whiskey exports affecting demand from the beverage sector. Regulatory changes in the alcohol market, including tax adjustments and inflation, further influenced consumption patterns for ethanol derivatives.

Production ether-alcohols and derivatives in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of ether-alcohols and derivatives was valued at 5,740 thousand US dollars, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. The minimum value during this period was recorded in 2019 at 5,605 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 26.5%. Overall, from 2018 to 2020, production decreased by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -9.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of ether-alcohols and derivatives increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 8,749 tonnes, showing a robust rise of 11.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%.

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

Exports ether-alcohols and derivatives from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of ether-alcohols and derivatives declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 2,627 tonnes, reflecting a significant decrease of 17.3% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 55.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -23.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Ukraine, and Czechia—together accounted for 61.4% of Poland's total exports of ether-alcohols and derivatives in volume terms.

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 export value of ether-alcohols and derivatives declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the export volume stood at 4,117 thousand US dollars, corresponding to a loss of 6.8% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 41.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.3%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Czechia remained the key partners in value terms, accounting for 26.4%, 18.7%, and 11.3% of exports, respectively. Together, they represented 56.4% 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 ether-alcohols and derivatives to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of ether-alcohols and derivatives increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 35,918 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 26.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Russia, and the Netherlands were the principal sources for imports in volume terms, accounting for 39.4%, 21.7%, and 12.9% of imports, respectively. Jointly, they made up 74.0% 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, K $ US

Poland's import value of ether-alcohols and derivatives declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 39,689 thousand US dollars, which is 9.3% weaker compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 48,328 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 19.7% in that year and the largest decline of 9.5% in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Russia consistently remained the main destinations for imports in value terms, accounting for 46.6%, 16.2%, and 12.4% of imports, respectively. Together, they represented 75.2% 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