Medical gel preparations market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for medical gel preparations in Poland expanded from 10,9 млн долл. in 2018 to 16,7 млн долл. in 2020. This growth was initially supported by the upcoming EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR), which prompted industry adaptation, and the entry of new players and startups that intensified competition. The most pronounced increase occurred in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically boosted demand for medical devices, including lubricating gels for surgical and diagnostic procedures.

Following the pandemic surge, the market value corrected to 13,9 млн долл. in 2021. It then stabilized near this level in 2022, supported by increased investment in research and development, particularly in artificial intelligence for clinical data analysis, and ongoing consolidation within the healthcare sector affecting hospitals and medical centers. A subsequent decline to 12,2 млн долл. in 2023 took place alongside rising prices for private medical services and the launch of new pharmaceutical brands, which influenced market dynamics.

A recovery to 14,1 млн долл. occurred in 2024, driven primarily by a regulatory change that increased the National Health Fund's allocations for medical devices, enhancing their availability. Further support came from the continuous development of medical technologies, health tech startups, and a growing emphasis on preventive medicine.

Production medical gel preparations in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of medical gel preparations has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 12,207 thousand US dollars, marking a 41.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 113.8%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 28.8%.

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

Exports medical gel preparations from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of medical gel preparations in volume terms have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 26.9 tonnes, representing a 38.6% drop year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 30.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -11.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 52.4 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 35.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Poland's medical gel preparations exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 50.0% of exports, Ukraine for 9.3%, and the United Kingdom for 4.6%. Together, these three countries made up 63.9% 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 medical gel preparations in value terms have declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 861 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 40.2% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 54.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -22.9%. The peak value was in 2018 at 1,938 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 3.0%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Austria were the largest buyers of medical gel preparations from Poland in value terms. Germany held 61.1% of exports, the United Kingdom 7.3%, and Austria 5.4%. Combined, these three countries represented 73.8% 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 medical gel preparations to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment for imports. In 2018, imports bottomed at 163.5 tonnes, with the largest decline of 18.2% recorded that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest increase of 114.8%. By 2020, imports peaked at 556.0 tonnes, a 58.3% rise from the prior year, resulting in a 3.4-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Germany, and China were the main sources for Poland's medical gel preparations imports in volume terms. Turkey contributed 44.9% of imports, Germany 12.2%, and China 8.5%. Together, these three countries accounted for 65.7% 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 medical gel preparations in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 861 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 14.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 66.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Austria, and Turkey formed the key group of partners for Poland's medical gel preparations imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 24.4% of imports, Austria for 20.6%, and Turkey for 16.6%. Jointly, these three countries represented 61.6% 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