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Hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in Poland grew steadily from 8.8 million USD in 2018 to 22.4 million USD in 2024. Domestic production followed a variable path, rising to 6.2 million USD in 2019, then contracting to 5.1 million USD in 2023 before rebounding to 6.3 million USD by the end of the period.

The production recovery in 2024, reaching 6.3 million USD, was supported by technological advancements in vulcanization such as microwave techniques that shorten curing time and improve rubber mix homogeneity, along with salt vulcanization that enhances material aging resistance and flexibility. Demand from key downstream industries including automotive, aerospace, and medical applications further contributed to market expansion.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2019, 2023-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2019, 2023-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In value, 2018-2019, 2023-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's output of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles was valued at 6 246 K $ US, marking a year-over-year increase of 21.5%. Production declined by 39.6% between 2017 and 2019, which translates to an annualized rate of 15.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 140 K $ US, with the largest decline of 50.3% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.3%)	21.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's export volume of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 565.9 t, reflecting a modest increase of 3.4% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 58.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	35.9%	3.4%	16.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the structure of exports in kind was diversified, with Italy (16.1% of exports in kind), Russia (15.2%), and Germany (11.6%) collectively accounting for 42.9% of total flows. No single country held a clearly dominant position.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles amounted to 17 602 K $ US, showing a substantial year-over-year increase of 21.7%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 62.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 6.0%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 41.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	41.8%	(6.0%)	21.7%	17.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (37.4% of exports in value terms), Lithuania (8.8%), and Russia (8.2%) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 54.4% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, Poland's import volumes of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles increased. In 2020, imports totaled 942.2 t, up by 3.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 907.1 t, and the largest decline of 4.4% occurred in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.4%)	(4.1%)	3.9%	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, China (31.6% of imports in kind), Thailand (24.5%), and India (16.7%) formed the core of imports in kind, together representing 72.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's imports of hygienic or pharmaceutical rubber articles increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 29 072 K $ US, corresponding to a gain of 47.2% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 66.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	3.5%	47.2%	18.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Thailand (33.2% of imports in value terms), Germany (22.1%), and India (14.7%) accounted for the largest share of imports in value terms, together comprising 70.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io