Fire-extinguisher preparations market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for fire-extinguisher preparations in volume terms grew from 7 020 tonnes in 2018 to 7 505 tonnes in 2020, then contracted to 6 485 tonnes in 2022. In value, the market increased steadily from $7.6 million in 2018 to $9.3 million in 2022.

By 2024, market volume rebounded to 8 939 tonnes, while market value jumped to $15.4 million. This growth was driven by a sharp rise in imports to 10 511 tonnes, partially offset by increased exports of 1 701 tonnes.

Domestic production remained minimal throughout the period, never exceeding 160 tonnes annually, indicating the market's reliance on imported preparations.

Production fire-extinguisher preparations in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's production of fire-extinguisher preparations reached its peak value of 131.3 thousand US dollars, marking a significant 32.4% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had declined to 124.5 thousand US dollars, representing a 5.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the entire period from 2018 to 2020, production grew by 25.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of fire-extinguisher preparations has grown for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 168.0 tonnes, showing a steady year-on-year increase of 5.0%. From 2018 to 2020, production expanded by 46.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 13.5%.

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

Exports fire-extinguisher preparations from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Poland's exports of fire-extinguisher preparations in volume terms hit their lowest point at 458 tonnes, experiencing a slight decline of 0.6%. By 2020, exports rebounded to 541 tonnes, an 18.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 17.5%, translating to an average annual rate of 5.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Germany, and Russia were the primary destinations for Poland's fire-extinguisher preparations exports in volume terms. France accounted for 35.5% of exports, Germany for 12.4%, and Russia for 7.6%. Together, these three markets represented 55.5% 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, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's exports of fire-extinguisher preparations in value terms peaked at 1 143 thousand US dollars, with a 7.1% increase from the previous year. By 2020, exports had dropped to 945 thousand US dollars, a sharp decline of 17.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 14%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's fire-extinguisher preparations exports in value terms were distributed across a wide range of markets. Russia was the largest destination, accounting for 17.0% of exports, followed by Germany at 15.8% and France at 13.1%. Together, these three countries made up 45.9% of total export value, while numerous smaller markets contributed the remaining 54.1%.

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

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

Imports fire-extinguisher preparations to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of fire-extinguisher preparations in volume terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached approximately 7 878 tonnes, up by 2.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.1%.

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

Throughout the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany and France dominated Poland's imports of fire-extinguisher preparations in volume terms, together accounting for 81.2% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller contributors.

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 imports of fire-extinguisher preparations in value terms have risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 9 128 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate increase of 5.4% over the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 38.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United States were the main suppliers of fire-extinguisher preparations to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 51.8% of imports, France for 22.8%, and the United States for 7.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 81.8% of total 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