Monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in Poland expanded consistently from 63.2 тыс. т in 2018 to 108.6 тыс. т in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by the EU's renewable energy policy, which promoted biodiesel production and increased the output of rapeseed oil, a key raw material for fatty acids. Stable demand from the food, industrial, and biofuels sectors further supported market expansion.

Global events also shaped the market trajectory. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused disruptions in supply chains, but strong underlying demand and continued EU policy support led to a surge in imports. In subsequent years, worldwide increases in fatty acid production and rising interest in sustainable oleochemicals contributed to further growth, albeit at a slower pace by 2022 as global raw material price fluctuations affected production costs.

In 2023, the market volume contracted to 87.5 тыс. т. During this period, the industry focused on developing more sustainable production practices and bio-based technologies, even as demand for refined rapeseed oil stabilized. Investments in bio-refining and the shift towards oleochemicals indicated a structural evolution within the sector.

Production monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 22nd globally in the production of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining.

Top producers of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining, 2017-2020

World map of production of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining, 2017-2020

Poland's production of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining declined after a two-year uptick. In 2019, output peaked at 8 K t, but by 2020 it had fallen to 7 K t, marking a 9.3% year-over-year decrease. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, with growth of 6.0%.

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

Exports monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining declined after a two-year increase. In 2019, export volume reached its highest point at 25.5 K t, but in 2020 it dropped to 21.4 K t, a significant 16.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 22.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.0%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 24.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant destination for Poland's exports of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in kind, accounting for 82.5% of total flows. Other countries each held much smaller shares.

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 monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in value terms declined after a two-year gain. In 2019, exports peaked at 17 138 K $ US, but in 2020 they fell to 15 575 K $ US, a moderate 9.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 21.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.7%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 24.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany remained the primary market for Poland's exports in value terms, holding a 79.4% share of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed across numerous other destinations.

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

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

Imports monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in kind increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 106.2 K t, a significant 19.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 43.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Germany were the top contributors to Poland's imports in kind. The Netherlands accounted for 33.7% of imports, Ukraine for 13.4%, and Germany for 13.1%, together making up 60.2% of total 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

In 2020, Poland's imports of monocarboxylic fatty acids and acid oils from refining in value terms amounted to 88 414 K $ US, a strong 20.6% increase year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 21%, equivalent to an average annual rate of 6.6%. The largest annual decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.5%.

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

During 2017-2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden accounted for the largest shares of Poland's imports in value terms. The Netherlands held 33.3%, Germany 14.7%, and Sweden 8.2%, collectively comprising 56.2% of total flows.

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

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