Gas cookers and plate warmers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the Polish market for gas cookers and plate warmers showed steady foreign trade activity. Exports of these items from Poland grew in 2018 and 2019, indicating strengthening positions of local manufacturers in the international market. By 2020, export value reached $194 million, underscoring Poland's significant role as a supplier. In 2021, imports of similar products into Europe, including Poland, surged by 47%, intensifying competition and broadening product availability on the domestic market.

After peaking in 2022 at 1 239 thousand units, market volume declined to 1 069 thousand units in 2023 and then contracted more sharply to 542 thousand units in 2024. This downturn coincided with an 18% increase in prices for imported gas cookers and plate warmers in Europe, which likely dampened demand. At the same time, retail sales of major household appliances in Poland continued to grow, suggesting a shift in consumer preferences toward other appliance types. Infrastructure investments, such as the opening of a new warehouse in Warsaw for a global appliance manufacturer, highlighted activity in related segments.

Production gas cookers and plate warmers in Poland

According to Faostat, there is no production of gas cookers and plate warmers in Poland.

Exports gas cookers and plate warmers from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Poland's exports of gas cookers and plate warmers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 801 thousand units, representing a significant decrease of 14.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 21.9%, with an average annual decline of 7.9%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1,119 thousand units. The largest year-on-year decrease occurred in 2019 at 16.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 9.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the leading destinations for Poland's exports of gas cookers and plate warmers in volume terms. Germany accounted for 44.3% of exports, followed by the United Kingdom at 15.3%, and Russia at 5.7%. Together, these three countries represented 65.3% 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

Poland's exports of gas cookers and plate warmers in value terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 74,868 thousand US dollars, showing a moderate decrease of 8.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 19.7%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 7.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 95,891 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 15.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy were the key partners for Poland's exports of gas cookers and plate warmers in value terms. The United Kingdom led with 37.5% of exports, followed by Germany at 13.0%, and Italy at 7.0%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 57.5% 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 gas cookers and plate warmers to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Poland's imports of gas cookers and plate warmers in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 1,000 thousand units, which is 4.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 51.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and Italy were the main suppliers of gas cookers and plate warmers to Poland in volume terms. China accounted for 30.9% of imports, followed by Germany at 25.8%, and Italy at 12.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 68.9% 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 imports of gas cookers and plate warmers in value terms showed a slight increase in 2020, reaching 51,006 thousand US dollars, which is 3.0% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 55,473 thousand US dollars. The largest year-on-year decline occurred in 2019 at 10.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, China, and Germany were the key partners for Poland's imports of gas cookers and plate warmers in value terms. Italy led with 28.5% of imports, followed by China at 22.8%, and Germany at 13.0%. Together, these three countries accounted for 64.3% 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