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Paper finishing agents market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Polish production of paper finishing agents increased to 21 430 t in 2019 from 19 961 t in 2018, then stabilized at 21 172 t in 2020. The domestic market volume contracted sharply from 9 237 t to 2 215 t over the same period, with market value falling from 11 907 thousand USD to 5 326 thousand USD.

Imports and exports of these agents grew consistently from 2018 to 2024. Imports rose from 12 420 t to 24 884 t, while exports expanded from 23 144 t to 35 819 t. In value terms, imports reached 34 089 thousand USD and exports 36 965 thousand USD by 2024, indicating heightened trade activity.

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, t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 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 paper finishing agents in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of paper finishing agents declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 12 484 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 58.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 12 504 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year increase occurred in 2018 at 51.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	51.7%	4.7%	(0.2%)	16.6%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of paper finishing agents declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output amounted to 21 172 tonnes, which was 1.2% lower than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 47.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.9%. The peak was reached in 2019 at 21 430 tonnes, and the largest year-on-year increase was recorded in 2018 at 39.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.1%	7.4%	(1.2%)	13.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports paper finishing agents from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of paper finishing agents increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments abroad totalled 32 622 tonnes, representing a 27.6% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 62.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	10.4%	27.6%	17.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Latvia were the principal destinations for Poland's exports of paper finishing agents in volume terms. Germany accounted for 53.4% of exports, Ukraine for 8.5%, and Latvia for 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 69.9% of total export flows.

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

Poland's exports of paper finishing agents increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 23 072 thousand US dollars, up by 30.1% year-on-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 89.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 23.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.6%	12.3%	30.1%	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Russia led Poland's exports of paper finishing agents in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.9% of exports, Ukraine for 10.8%, and Russia for 7.2%. Collectively, these three markets represented 64.9% of total export 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 paper finishing agents to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of paper finishing agents increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 13 665 tonnes, which was 9.4% higher than in the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 52.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	39.0%	0.5%	9.4%	15.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg were the main sources for Poland's imports of paper finishing agents in volume terms. Germany accounted for 36.3% of imports, Austria for 22.0%, and Luxembourg for 7.8%. Together, these three countries made up 66.1% of total import 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, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of paper finishing agents were valued at 15 914 thousand US dollars, showing a limited increase of 6.9% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 44.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 5.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 43.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.3%	(5.5%)	6.9%	13.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland led Poland's imports of paper finishing agents in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.3% of imports, Austria for 15.7%, and Switzerland for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 59.4% of total import 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