Leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the Polish market for leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers expanded, with market size rising from 10.8 million dollars to 11.5 million dollars. This growth coincided with Poland's emergence as a significant leather manufacturer in the EU, supported by investments and increasing export activity, which lifted production from 5.1 million dollars to 5.5 million dollars.

Global supply chain disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 contributed to a drop in production to 4.0 million dollars and a slight market contraction to 10.8 million dollars. The following year, the market size fell sharply to 5.9 million dollars as Poland's leather exports continued their rapid growth, diverting goods abroad and reducing domestic availability, even as new sustainable product lines were introduced to meet consumer trends.

A recovery phase began in 2022, culminating in a market size of 14.0 million dollars by 2024. This resurgence was supported by product innovation, notably Von Baer's launch of a wallet line made from Cuoio Superiore Leather emphasizing sustainability, and by growing domestic demand for mid-range leather belts. The broader European market for composition leather also experienced value growth, contributing to higher overall market valuations in Poland.

Production leather belts and bandoliers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, production of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers in Poland declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 5 476 K $ US, with the largest annual increase of 6.8% recorded that year. However, in 2020, production dropped sharply to 3 970 K $ US, marking a 27.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 18.2%, translating to an average annual decline of 6.5%.

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

Exports leather belts and bandoliers from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 303.4 tons, up 2.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 53%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 15.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Romania were the key export partners for Poland's leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers in volume terms. Germany accounted for 45.5% of exports, Czechia for 4.7%, and Romania for 4.2%. Together, these three countries represented 54.4% 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

Poland's exports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 26 556 K $ US, rising 21.6% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 158%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 37.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the top destinations for Poland's exports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers in value terms were Germany, Czechia, and the United States. Germany held a 51.8% share, Czechia 4.4%, and the United States 4.1%. Combined, these three countries made up 60.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports leather belts and bandoliers to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, import volume stood at 505.8 tons, showing a moderate increase of 4.7% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 68.2%, with an average annual rate of 18.9%.

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

During 2017-2020, China, Germany, and Sweden were consistently the leading sources for Poland's imports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers in volume terms. China accounted for 28.6% of imports, Germany for 17.7%, and Sweden for 12.2%. Together, they represented 58.4% 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, K $ US

Poland's imports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 33 379 K $ US, reflecting a significant 19.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports jumped by 148%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 35.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China accounted for the largest share of Poland's imports of leather and composition leather belts and bandoliers in value terms. Germany represented 22.1% of imports, Italy 21.1%, and China 12.5%. In total, these three countries comprised 55.7% of import value.

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

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