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Nonwovens market in Poland

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish nonwovens market expanded in physical terms, reaching 204.6 thousand tons by 2020. This growth was underpinned by substantial investments in production capacity, including the opening of Ontex's new plant in Radomsko and Texsus's announced €30 million investment in a facility for personal hygiene products. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 sharply boosted demand for hygiene and medical nonwovens, driving market volume higher despite a temporary dip in other segments.

After 2020, the market continued to evolve with a focus on innovation and specialized applications. Investment in production technologies, including the development of durable nonwovens for automotive and construction uses, helped diversify the product range. Rising consumer environmental awareness spurred interest in sustainable and eco-friendly nonwovens, while global factors such as increased raw material prices and supply chain disruptions influenced costs and availability in 2022.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 nonwovens in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's nonwovens production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 342.9 million US dollars, marking a 29.8% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 50.2%, which translates to an annual growth rate of 14.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	5.7%	29.8%	14.5%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's nonwovens production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 125.9 thousand tonnes, up 34.0% from a year earlier. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 48.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	9.2%	34.0%	14.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports nonwovens from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's nonwovens exports have expanded for the third year running. In 2020, the country exported 94.8 thousand tonnes, a 27.8% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 92.3%, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 24.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	28.5%	17.1%	27.8%	24.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's nonwovens exports in volume were widely distributed across countries. Germany accounted for 15.8% of exports, Czechia for 8.9%, and Italy for 6.5%, with these three partners making up just 31.2% of total flows, indicating no single dominant market.

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, M $ US

Poland's nonwovens exports have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 318.2 million US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 26.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports climbed by 89.8%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 23.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	35.4%	10.6%	26.7%	23.8%

Source: SHEV.io

The value structure of Poland's nonwovens exports from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. Germany held 15.6% of export value, Ukraine 8.9%, and the United Kingdom 7.3%, with these three countries together representing only 31.9% of total flows, and no single nation dominated the market.

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 nonwovens to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's nonwovens imports have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country imported 94.8 thousand tonnes, a moderate increase of 5.3% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 20.1%, corresponding to an annualized rate of 6.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.8%	6.8%	5.3%	6.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's nonwovens imports in volume were spread across multiple markets. Germany contributed 27.7% of imports, Italy 9.6%, and Sweden 8.8%, with these three countries accounting for only 46.1% of total flows.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's nonwovens imports amounted to 572.9 million US dollars, a 2.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 25.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 578.7 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 27.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	27.0%	(3.7%)	2.8%	7.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's nonwovens imports in value terms were highly diversified. Germany accounted for 27.1% of import value, Italy for 11.0%, and Sweden for 7.2%, with these three countries making up only 45.4% of total flows, while a long tail of smaller markets comprised the remaining 54.6%.

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