Modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2024, the Polish market for modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations showed considerable volatility in physical volume. Starting at 3 921 tons in 2018, market size fell sharply to 2 882 tons in 2019, then stabilized near 2 900 tons in 2020. A recovery to 3 591 tons occurred in 2021, but was followed by two consecutive drops to 2 739 tons in 2022 and 1 929 tons in 2023, before a partial rebound to 2 162 tons in 2024.

The overall trend was a net reduction in market volume over the seven-year span, with the 2024 level representing a 45% decrease from the 2018 peak. The most pronounced contraction took place between 2021 and 2023, when the market lost nearly half of its volume.

In value terms, the market also declined from USD 15.7 million in 2018 to USD 13.8 million in 2024, though with different year-to-year movements. For instance, the 2020 market value dropped to USD 10.0 million despite stable volume, suggesting shifts in product mix or price levels.

Production modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of decline, production of modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations in Poland has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 3 767 K $ US, marking a 5.8% increase compared to the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 46.9%, with an average annual decline of 19.0%. The lowest point was in 2019, when production dropped to 3 561 K $ US, representing the steepest decline of 43.6% during this timeframe.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following a two-year downturn, Poland's production volume of modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations has shown growth. In 2020, the country produced 1 103 tonnes, a significant increase of 21.8% over the prior year. Despite this recent uptick, production from 2017 to 2020 overall decreased by 52.9%, with an average annual reduction of 22.2%. The volume hit its lowest in 2019 at 906 tonnes, which also saw the largest single-year decline of 49.6%.

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

Exports modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 1 416 tonnes, a strong rise of 17.8% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 218.1%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 47.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the largest buyers of Poland's modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations by volume were Romania (15.7% of exports), Czechia (14.6%), and Hungary (11.2%). Together, these three countries accounted for 41.6% of total exports, highlighting a broadly diversified partner base with no single market dominating.

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

For the third consecutive year, the value of modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations exported from Poland has increased. In 2020, exports totaled 7 939 K $ US, a substantial rise of 64.1% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, export value grew by 254.5%, with an average annual increase of 52.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export value for these products was spread across multiple partners. Germany (20.8% of exports), Russia (14.6%), and Slovakia (8.0%) were the top destinations, but together they made up only 43.5% of total flows, indicating a fragmented market without any clearly dominant partner.

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

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

Imports modelling pastes, dental waxes and plaster-base dentistry preparations to Poland

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Poland's imports of modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations have risen for the third year running. In 2020, import volume stood at 3 206 tonnes, a slight increase of 0.9% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 16.4%, with an average annual rate of 5.2%.

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From 2017 to 2020, China (62.0% of imports), Portugal (11.7%), and Germany (10.4%) remained the primary suppliers of these products to Poland by volume. Collectively, they accounted for 84.1% of total imports, showing a concentrated sourcing pattern.

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

After two years of growth, Poland's import value for modelling pastes, dental waxes, and plaster-base dentistry preparations declined. In 2020, imports totaled 14 145 K $ US, down 6.5% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, import value increased by 21.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.6%. The peak was in 2019 at 15 145 K $ US, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China (49.0% of imports), Germany (23.1%), and Italy (8.1%) held the largest shares of Poland's import value for these products. Together, they comprised 80.3% of total flows, indicating a high level of concentration among key suppliers.

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

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