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Finishing agents for textile, paper and leather market in Poland

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for finishing agents in Poland fluctuated between 2018 and 2020, starting at 93.3 thousand tons in 2018, dipping to 85.6 thousand tons in 2019, and recovering to 92.2 thousand tons in 2020. The rebound in 2020 was supported by the market introduction of sustainable textile treatments such as Dow Chemical's ECOFAST Pure, which improved dyeing efficiency and quality, aligning with growing environmental awareness in the textile industry.

In the subsequent period through 2024, the market strengthened its focus on sustainable and ecological solutions. This shift was marked by the launch of new eco-friendly finishing agents like Archroma's Plantasens and Clariant's Gen Futura lines, driven by regulatory changes and rising consumer demand for environmentally safe products.

The Polish market has been influenced by major international chemical companies such as BASF, Archroma, and Clariant, which have introduced innovations and responded to increasing environmental regulations. Their investments in research and development for eco-friendly dyeing and finishing technologies have further solidified the trend toward sustainable production methods.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production finishing agents for textile, paper and leather in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 32 017 tonnes of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather, representing a 5.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2020 period, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 30 448 tonnes, which saw a decline of 0.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(0.5%)	5.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports finishing agents for textile, paper and leather from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 45.5 thousand tonnes, marking a modest 8.1% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 34.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.0%	11.3%	8.1%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Latvia were the primary buyers of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather from Poland. Germany accounted for 50.4% of exports in kind, Hungary for 8.2%, and Latvia for 6.0%, collectively making up 64.5% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's exports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 34.1 million US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 7.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 37.1%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 11.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.3%	8.4%	7.8%	11.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia were the top buyers of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather from Poland in value terms. Germany held a 39.0% share, Ukraine 7.8%, and Russia 6.6%, together accounting for 53.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports finishing agents for textile, paper and leather to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, Poland's imports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather increased in 2020. The country imported 105.6 thousand tonnes, up 8.7% from the previous year. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 97.2 thousand tonnes, following a 3.4% drop in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.4%)	(3.2%)	8.7%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Austria, Czechia, and Hungary were the key sources for Poland's imports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather in kind. Austria contributed 36.9%, Czechia 18.0%, and Hungary 15.2%, collectively representing 70.1% of total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year decrease, Poland's imports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather rebounded in 2020. Import value totaled 104.6 million US dollars, a 7.8% increase from the previous year. However, from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 11.7%, with an average annual decline of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 97.0 million US dollars, which saw a 9.6% drop.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.4%)	(9.6%)	7.8%	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

In the 2017-2020 period, Czechia, Austria, and France were the main sources for Poland's imports of finishing agents for textile, paper, and leather in value terms. Czechia accounted for 24.1%, Austria for 17.6%, and France for 14.5%, together making up 56.2% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io