Household washers and dryers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market value of household washers and dryers in Poland gradually declined from $332 million to $293 million. Poland remained a major European production hub for large appliances during these years, with strong export orientation and factories of global brands such as Amica, Bosch, Samsung, Whirlpool, and LG.

The market value surged to $464 million in 2021 before contracting to $329 million in 2022. In 2023, despite a 4.4% drop in production volume, the market value jumped sharply to $478 million, driven primarily by a 29% increase in the average selling price of washing machines. This price rise reflected higher business costs, unstable demand, and labor shortages, while consumer preferences shifted toward more energy-efficient models.

In 2024, the market value eased to $432 million. The closure of two Beko factories in Łódź and Wrocław, affecting around 1,800 jobs, marked a significant production adjustment. Global factors including logistical challenges, geopolitical uncertainty, and inflation continued to influence the market, even as Poland maintained its position as Europe's leading producer of large appliances with about 90% of output exported.

Production household washers and dryers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of household washers and dryers reached 2 153 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 4.0% increase compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 2 157 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 4.0%. The most significant increase was seen in 2018, with a rise of 9.0%.

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

Exports household washers and dryers from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland exported 565.7 thousand tons of household washers and dryers, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 3.9%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 8.6%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate of 2.8%. The largest decline was in 2019, with a decrease of 2.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 6.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export portfolio for household washers and dryers in kind was quite diverse. Germany accounted for 24.1% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 12.5%, and France for 12.1%. Together, these three countries represented only 48.7% of total export flows, indicating a broad distribution among other partners.

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

In 2020, the export value of household washers and dryers from Poland amounted to 2 171 million US dollars, reflecting a slight increase of 6.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 19.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a jump of 14.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export market for household washers and dryers in value terms was broad. Germany led with 26.5% of exports in value, followed by France at 10.6% and the United Kingdom at 10.3%. Combined, these three countries contributed only 47.4% of total export value, with numerous other countries holding smaller but notable shares.

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 washers and dryers to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of household washers and dryers in kind increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 89.3 thousand tons, up by 6.4% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 15.2%, equating to a compound annual growth rate of 4.8%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Russia, and Turkey were the key sources for Poland's imports of household washers and dryers in kind. China accounted for 28.6% of imports in kind, Russia for 18.8%, and Turkey for 17.2%. Together, these three countries made up 64.6% 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

Poland's imports of household washers and dryers in value terms increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 311 million US dollars, rising by 10.7% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports surged by 32.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Russia, and Turkey remained the leading sources for Poland's imports of household washers and dryers in value terms. China held 33.3% of imports in value, Russia 15.7%, and Turkey 15.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 64.4% 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