Monophenols market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The monophenols market in Poland showed initial growth, with volume increasing from 141.5 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 154.9 thousand tons in 2021. This upward trend was followed by a moderate contraction and subsequent stabilization, with the market settling around 149 thousand tons in 2022 and 2024.

This trajectory was shaped primarily by volatile import flows, which counteracted a persistent decline in domestic output. Production fell steadily from 59.7 thousand tons to 45.5 thousand tons over the period, while exports more than halved, reducing the volume leaving the Polish market.

The market's highest point in 2021 coincided with a surge in imports to 111.4 thousand tons, highlighting the growing reliance on foreign supply. Import levels later dipped before recovering in 2024, which helped maintain overall market volume despite the ongoing reduction in local production.

Production monophenols in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's monophenols production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 56 763 thousand US dollars, showing a significant drop of 18.7% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, production fell by 29.5%, which translates to an average annual decline of 11.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's monophenols production volume decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 56 494 tonnes, marking a gradual decline of 4.5% from 2019. Over the 2018-2020 period, production dropped by 5.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.8%.

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

Exports monophenols from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's monophenols exports fell for the second year running. In 2020, exports totaled 11.5 thousand tonnes, down 16.6% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 21.2%, averaging an annual decline of 7.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 16.1 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 10.3% also occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's monophenols exports were distributed across a wide range of partners. Germany accounted for 16.3% of exports by volume, Belgium for 14.9%, and South Korea for 10.5%. Together, these three countries made up just 41.7% of total exports, with the remaining 58.3% going to numerous other destinations.

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, M $ US

Poland's monophenols export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports were worth 18.7 million US dollars, a sharp drop of 29.4% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 28.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 32.7 million US dollars, and the largest increase of 24.4% also occurred in 2018.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland exported monophenols to a diverse set of markets. Germany represented 16.8% of export value, Belgium 13.8%, and South Korea 11.8%. Combined, these three countries accounted for only 42.4% of total export value, while many smaller markets made up the remaining 57.6%.

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

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

Imports monophenols to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's monophenols imports amounted to 92.3 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate decline of 10.0% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.6%, with an average annual decline of 4.0%. The largest increase was in 2019, at 4.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany consistently dominated Poland's monophenols imports by volume, accounting for 81.3% of the total. This indicates a high concentration on the German market, with other countries sharing the remaining portion.

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, M $ US

Poland's monophenols import value declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 83.1 million US dollars, showing a sudden decrease of 26.5% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value fell by 28.5%, averaging an annual decline of 10.6%. The peak was in 2018 at 116.9 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 0.6% also recorded that year.

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

In the 2017-2020 period, Poland's monophenols imports in value terms were heavily concentrated on Germany, which held an 81.2% share of total imports. Other trading partners accounted for relatively minor shares.

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

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