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Nitric acid and sulphonitric acids 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 nitric acid and sulphonitric acids saw its value decline to 28.3 million USD in 2019 from 30.5 million USD a year earlier, followed by a recovery to 32.7 million USD in 2020. This period was characterized by reduced export activity and fluctuating import levels.

A phase of robust growth began in 2021, lifting the market value to 44.1 million USD before it surged to a peak of over 70.5 million USD in 2022. This expansion was followed by a significant contraction to 54.9 million USD in 2023, with the market stabilizing at 56.0 million USD 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 and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, K $ US
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 nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, nitric acid and sulphonitric acids production in Poland experienced a decline. In 2020, output was valued at 30 444 K $ US, marking a modest decrease of 6.4% compared to the previous year. Production increased by 2.4% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.8%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 32 516 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	0.3%	(6.4%)	0.8%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Following two years of gains, nitric acid and sulphonitric acids production in Poland saw a decline. In 2020, Poland produced 25 637 t, representing a slight reduction of 1.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 6.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 2.1%. The peak volume was reached in 2019 at 26 069 t, with the largest annual increase recorded in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	3.2%	(1.7%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports nitric acid and sulphonitric acids from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2017, with an 89-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's cross-border shipments of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids totaled 291 t, reflecting a dramatic year-over-year decrease of 98.8%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.0%)	8.1%	(98.8%)	(77.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine (28.5% of exports in kind), Germany (16.8%), and Serbia (16.6%) were the principal buyers of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids from Poland, collectively accounting for 61.8% of total exports in kind.

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

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Between 2017 and 2020, there was a 48-fold difference from peak to trough. In 2020, exports of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids from Poland amounted to 151 K $ US, equivalent to a sudden year-over-year decline of 97.8%. The largest annual increase was recorded in 2019 at 5.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.2%)	5.0%	(97.8%)	(72.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Ukraine (27.2% of exports in value terms), Serbia (18.7%), and Germany (16.3%) formed the core group of markets for Polish exports in value terms, together representing 62.2% of total flows.

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 nitric acid and sulphonitric acids to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of nitric acid and sulphonitric acids in Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 7 097 t, reflecting a year-over-year drop of 39.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 76.6%, which equates to an annualized decline of 38.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(29.4%)	(45.4%)	(39.2%)	(38.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Czechia remained the main source for nitric acid and sulphonitric acids imports to Poland, accounting for 74.4% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

Nitric acid and sulphonitric acids deliveries to Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2 438 K $ US, corresponding to a decrease of 12.5% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 54.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -23.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.4%)	(40.9%)	(12.5%)	(23.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Czechia (60.2% of imports in value terms), Belgium (11.7%), and Hungary (9.1%) formed the core group of markets for imports in value terms, together representing 81.1% of total flows.

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