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Leather finishing agents market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for leather finishing agents contracted in 2019, with total volume falling by 16% to 8 755 t from 10 427 t the previous year. This decline was driven primarily by a drop in domestic production, which decreased by 18% to 7 128 t. Imports also edged lower, while exports saw a modest increase. In 2020, the market rebounded sharply, growing by 22% to 10 642 t, as production jumped by 30% to 9 239 t. Imports continued to decline, and exports fell back slightly.

After 2020, trade flows show distinct trends. Imports of leather finishing agents into Poland fell consistently from 1 623 t in 2020 to 1 179 t in 2024. Exports, after surging to 306 t in 2021, dropped sharply in the following years, reaching just 80 t in 2024.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, t
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 leather finishing agents in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Poland produced 7 128 tonnes of leather finishing agents, which was the lowest level during the period. Production then increased by 29.6% in 2020 to reach 9 239 tonnes. Over the entire 2018-2020 period, production grew by 6.2%, representing an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 18.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	(18.0%)	29.6%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports leather finishing agents from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Poland's exports of leather finishing agents reached their peak at 242 tonnes, marking a 9.7% increase. However, in 2020, exports declined by 9.1% to 220 tonnes. From 2017 to 2020, overall exports decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.8%)	9.7%	(9.1%)	(2.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus were the leading destinations for Poland's leather finishing agents exports in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 37.1% of exports, Russia for 31.1%, and Belarus for 8.4%. Together, these three countries represented 76.5% of total export flows.

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

After rising for two consecutive years, Poland's exports of leather finishing agents in value terms declined in 2020. In 2019, exports peaked at 1 071 thousand US dollars, showing a significant increase of 25.5%. However, in 2020, exports fell by 8.5% to 980 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 19.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.7%	25.5%	(8.5%)	6.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus continued to be the top buyers of leather finishing agents from Poland in value terms. Russia accounted for 34.0% of exports, Ukraine for 26.4%, and Belarus for 10.5%. Collectively, these three countries made up 71.0% of total export value.

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 leather finishing agents to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of leather finishing agents in volume terms declined for the second year in a row in 2020. In 2018, imports reached their highest point at 1 951 tonnes, with a notable increase of 27.9%. However, in 2020, imports fell by 13.2% to 1 623 tonnes. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 6.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.9%	(4.2%)	(13.2%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Germany and Italy remained the primary sources for Poland's imports of leather finishing agents in volume terms. Together, they accounted for 88.5% of total import flows, while other partners individually played much smaller roles.

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 leather finishing agents in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. In 2018, imports peaked at 6 463 thousand US dollars, with a substantial increase of 47.6%. However, in 2019, imports fell by 16.8%, and in 2020, they decreased further by 12.9% to 4 685 thousand US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.0%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	47.6%	(16.8%)	(12.9%)	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Italy continued to be the main suppliers of leather finishing agents to Poland in value terms. They jointly held an 80.7% share of total imports, with the remaining portion distributed among various other countries.

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