Handbags market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for handbags in Poland expanded from $96.1 million in 2018 to $107.7 million in 2019, a growth supported by the entry of new domestic brands like Chylak, which gained popularity and partnered with the exclusive online retailer Net-a-Porter, and Lobos, which introduced a segment of hand-stitched bags with modern design.

After a contraction to $92.6 million in 2020, the market recovered to $97.7 million in 2021. This rebound coincided with the rising value of the secondhand luxury goods market, including handbags, amplified by major investments from groups like Kering and Richemont into resale platforms, which stimulated overall market activity.

A significant surge followed in 2022, with the market reaching $115.5 million, driven by dominant fashion trends such as chain bags, mini bags, and neon colors, alongside the introduction of vegan leather alternatives by brands like Wojewodzic. This peak was followed by a sharp decline to $78.3 million in 2023, with a slight stabilization to $80.6 million in 2024.

Production handbags in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's handbags production experienced a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 8 489 K $ US, representing a significant year-over-year decrease of 21.4%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 16.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 10 796 K $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 4.3%.

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

Exports handbags from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's handbags exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 5 355 t, which is 9.5% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 17.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.4%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 487 t, with the largest increase also in 2018 at 41.9%.

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

The structure of Poland's handbags exports in kind from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Germany accounted for 31.5% of exports, Lithuania for 7.6%, and Hungary for 7.5%, together making up 46.6% of total flows. The remaining 53.4% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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, M $ US

Poland's handbags exports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, exports totalled 147.8 M $ US, down by 2.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 39.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 152.0 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 35.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Hungary were the largest buyers of handbags from Poland in value terms, but they did not dominate the market. Germany accounted for 36.3% of exports, Czechia for 7.7%, and Hungary for 5.7%, together making up 49.6% of total exports. The rest was spread across a broad range of smaller partners.

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

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

Imports handbags to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's handbags imports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports amounted to 10 157 t, marking a solid decrease of 15.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 2.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 1.0%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 11 950 t, with the largest increase in 2018 at 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China was the primary source for Poland's handbags imports in kind, accounting for 78.5% of total flows. Other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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, M $ US

Poland's handbags imports declined after two years of growth. In 2020, imports were approximately 231.9 M $ US, showing a moderate drop of 6.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 37.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 248.9 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 35.2%.

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

In 2017–2020, the leading sources for Poland's handbags imports in value terms were China, Italy, and Germany. China accounted for 52.2% of imports, Italy for 13.7%, and Germany for 8.1%, together making up 74.1% of total flows.

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

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