Household dishwashing machines market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the Polish household dishwashing machine market volume stood at 660 thousand units, supported by a growing number of households adopting the appliance. However, it dropped to 486 thousand units in 2019 after the EU ecodesign regulation came into force, setting strict new energy efficiency and water usage requirements for manufacturers.

The market then entered a growth phase, climbing to 673 thousand units in 2020 and 798 thousand units in 2021. This upward trend accelerated in 2022, with volume peaking at 945 thousand units, driven by a further increase in household penetration to 53% and the introduction of a clearer energy labeling system that encouraged consumers to upgrade their appliances.

In 2023, market volume fell to 748 thousand units amid increased industrial labor costs and regulatory uncertainty affecting production investment. However, it rebounded to 852 thousand units in 2024 as household penetration continued to improve and eco-friendly dishwasher technologies advanced.

Production household dishwashing machines in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's household dishwashing machine production was valued at 850.2 million US dollars, marking a 5.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 806.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest decline of 2.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Poland's household dishwashing machine production volume increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 4,925 thousand units, reflecting a 5.3% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 7.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 4,427 thousand units, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.5%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 5.7% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

Exports household dishwashing machines from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Household dishwashing machine exports from Poland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 4,834 thousand units, showing a modest 1.4% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 10.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 4,288 thousand units, which also saw the largest decline of 2.2%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with an 11.2% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's household dishwashing machine exports in kind were distributed across numerous countries. Germany accounted for 23.9% of exports, France for 12.7%, and Italy for 12.4%, with these three countries together representing 49.1% 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, M $ US

Foreign household dishwashing machine supplies from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 914.9 million US dollars, showing a controlled gain of 4.8% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 18.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland's household dishwashing machine exports in value terms were not concentrated on a few key markets. Germany accounted for 24.1% of exports, France for 12.9%, and Italy for 11.7%, with these three countries together representing 48.7% 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 household dishwashing machines to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Household dishwashing machine imports into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 581 thousand units, amounting to a slight 1.1% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Turkey remained the key partners for Poland's household dishwashing machine imports in kind. Germany accounted for 38.9% of imports, China for 25.9%, and Turkey for 24.6%, with these three countries together representing 89.4% 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, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Poland's household dishwashing machine import volumes declined. In 2020, Poland imported 120.9 million US dollars worth of household dishwashing machines, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 121.0 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 10.0% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, China, and Turkey remained the key partners for Poland's household dishwashing machine imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.2% of imports, China for 20.9%, and Turkey for 20.5%, with these three countries together representing 86.6% 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