LCD or LED indicator panels market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish market for LCD or LED indicator panels experienced a contraction in physical volume, falling from 906 t to 786 t. However, the market's value increased significantly over the same period, rising from 32.8 mln $ US to 56.9 mln $ US, indicating a substantial rise in the average unit price of these panels.

Trends in trade flows show a long-term decline in import volumes from 1 336 t in 2018 to 786 t in 2024, despite a temporary rebound in 2022. Export volumes also decreased from 575 t in 2018 to a low of 375 t in 2020, before recovering to 549 t by 2024. In value terms, imports peaked at 123.9 mln $ US in 2022 before dropping sharply to 68.7 mln $ US in 2024.

In 2024, rising costs for electronic components and raw materials such as polysilicon, silver, and aluminum contributed to higher production expenses, influencing import volumes and values. Concurrently, the introduction of new electrical industry standards and planned changes to electronic waste recycling regulations began shaping the operational environment for producers and importers in the market.

Production LCD or LED indicator panels in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of LCD or LED indicator panels was valued at 20 006 thousand US dollars, marking a 27.6% decrease compared to 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2019 at 27 646 thousand US dollars, which represented a 16.7% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, production declined by 15.5%, translating to an annualized decrease of 5.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. In 2019, Poland produced 216.4 tonnes of LCD or LED indicator panels, the highest volume recorded, which was a 49.0% increase from the previous year. In 2020, production fell to 126.5 tonnes, a 41.5% decrease compared to 2019 and the lowest volume in the timeframe. The difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2020 was 1.7 times.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports LCD or LED indicator panels from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of LCD or LED indicator panels declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 375 tonnes, a sharp contraction of 28.2% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 575 tonnes, which was a 37.0% increase from 2017. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for Poland's exports of LCD or LED indicator panels in volume terms. Germany accounted for 40.9% of exports, France for 10.8%, and the United Kingdom for 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 57.7% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. In 2018, exports peaked at 71 944 thousand US dollars, an 86.2% increase from the previous year. In 2017, exports reached their lowest point at 37 865 thousand US dollars, showing a 1.9-fold swing between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 59 692 thousand US dollars, a decline of 16.6% compared to 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Czechia were consistently the main destinations for Poland's exports of LCD or LED indicator panels in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.3% of exports, France for 10.3%, and Czechia for 4.8%. Together, these three countries made up 53.4% 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 LCD or LED indicator panels to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of LCD or LED indicator panels declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 035 tonnes, a moderate reduction of 9.0% compared to 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 336 tonnes, which was a 54.0% increase from 2017. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 14.9%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and the United Kingdom were consistently the main sources for Poland's imports of LCD or LED indicator panels in volume terms. China accounted for 42.6% of imports, Germany for 28.8%, and the United Kingdom for 4.8%. Together, these three countries represented 76.3% 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 LCD or LED indicator panels increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 96 610 thousand US dollars, reflecting a rise of 7.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 45.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Germany, and France were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Poland's imports of LCD or LED indicator panels in value terms. China accounted for 44.2% of imports, Germany for 23.5%, and France for 5.3%. Together, these three countries had a combined share of 73.0% 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