Plastic ornamental articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic ornamental articles in Poland experienced considerable volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 3 900 t in 2018, market volume grew to 4 310 t in 2019, then contracted to 3 676 t in 2020. A sharp rebound followed in 2021, lifting the market to 4 411 t, but subsequent years brought renewed declines to 3 665 t in 2022 and 3 212 t in 2023, before a partial recovery to 4 111 t in 2024.

These fluctuations were driven by shifts in domestic production, imports, and exports. For instance, the 2020 downturn coincided with a drop in production to 977 t and imports to 7 639 t, while exports fell to 4 940 t. The 2021 surge occurred despite only modest production growth to 1 018 t, as imports fell further to 7 359 t but exports plunged more sharply to 3 966 t, netting more supply for the domestic market. Similarly, the 2024 recovery was supported by a rise in production to 819 t and imports to 7 333 t, while exports eased to 4 042 t.

Overall, the market displayed a pattern of peaks and troughs, with the highest volume recorded in 2021 and the lowest in 2023. The net effect over the full period was a moderate increase from 3 900 t to 4 111 t, reflecting the unstable balance between local output and trade flows.

Production plastic ornamental articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of plastic ornamental articles was valued at 8,867 thousand US dollars, marking a 20.2% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 27.5%, with an annualized decline of 10.2%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, at 23.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 18.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 977 tonnes of plastic ornamental articles, showing a significant decline of 21.0% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 51.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 21.5%. The steepest fall was in 2018, at 45.6%, whereas the largest rise was in 2019, at 12.6%.

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

Exports plastic ornamental articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year increase, Poland's export volume of plastic ornamental articles declined. In 2020, exports totaled 4,940 tonnes, representing a 23.5% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 26%, with an annualized rate of 8.0%. The peak was in 2019 at 6,456 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 28.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Germany, Czechia, and Hungary—collectively accounted for 51.6% of Poland's total exports of plastic ornamental articles in volume terms.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports in value terms reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries from Poland totaled 38,020 thousand US dollars, a 4.5% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 39,822 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 76.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany (34.0% of exports in value), France (15.2%), and Czechia (7.3%) formed the core group of partners for Poland's exports of plastic ornamental articles in monetary terms, together representing 56.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports plastic ornamental articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year rise, Poland's import volume of plastic ornamental articles fell. In 2020, imports amounted to 7,639 tonnes, a 19.8% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 15%, with an annualized growth rate of 4.8%. The highest volume was in 2019 at 9,529 tonnes, which also experienced the largest increase of 21.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in volume terms were heavily concentrated on China, which accounted for 90.5% 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

Following a two-year upward trend, Poland's import value of plastic ornamental articles declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 36,293 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp drop of 36.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 26.1%, with an annualized rate of 8.0%. The peak value was in 2019 at 57,352 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred that same year, at 63.9%.

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

In 2017–2020, China dominated Poland's imports in value terms, accounting for 74.1% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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