Plastic spectacle frames market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for plastic spectacle frames in Poland saw significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Volume fell from 3.0 million units in 2018 to a low of 1.8 million units in 2020, before recovering strongly to a peak of 3.9 million units in 2023. Market value followed a similar pattern, but with a more pronounced increase in the later years, rising from $37.1 million in 2018 to $46.7 million in 2023.

In 2024, the market volume eased slightly to 3.8 million units, yet its value continued to climb, reaching $50.3 million. This divergence is consistent with broader European trends where the average import price for plastic frames rose sharply. Consumer demand increasingly shifted towards frames made with sustainable materials like bio-acetate and recycled plastics, while fashion trends favoring specific designs such as full-rim and cat-eye frames supported a move towards higher-value products.

Production plastic spectacle frames in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of plastic spectacle frames in monetary terms saw a decline after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 8 039 K $ US, marking an 11.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 14.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 9 115 K $ US, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 21.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

In 2020, Poland produced 597.7 K units of plastic spectacle frames, representing a significant 24.1% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 19.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.1%. The peak was reached in 2019 with 787.6 K units, and the largest annual increase was also in 2019 at 6.4%.

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

Exports plastic spectacle frames from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

After two years of growth, Poland's exports of plastic spectacle frames in volume terms declined. In 2020, exports stood at 589 K units, reflecting a sharp 26.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 797 K units, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 27.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Russia remained the primary buyers of plastic spectacle frames from Poland in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 44.0% of exports, Romania for 6.6%, and Russia for 6.5%, collectively representing 57.1% of total exports.

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

Poland's exports of plastic spectacle frames in monetary terms fell after two years of increase. In 2020, exports were valued at 5 854 K $ US, showing a 38.6% decline from the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 9 532 K $ US, and the largest annual increase was in 2018 at 44.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Romania formed the main group of destinations for Poland's plastic spectacle frame exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 46.2% of exports, Germany for 10.7%, and Romania for 7.1%, together making up 64.0% of total export 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 spectacle frames to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Poland's imports of plastic spectacle frames in volume terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume amounted to 1 793 K units, corresponding to a steep 27.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 37%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 2 964 K units, and the largest annual increase also occurred in 2018 at 4.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, China dominated Poland's imports of plastic spectacle frames in volume terms, accounting for 85.1% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among several smaller markets.

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

Poland's imports of plastic spectacle frames in monetary terms declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 21 211 K $ US, amounting to a sharp 30.0% fall compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 30.8%, equating to an annualized rate of -11.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 37 076 K $ US, and the largest annual increase was also in 2018 at 21.0%.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, China and Italy concentrated the majority of Poland's imports of plastic spectacle frames in value terms, while other markets played a less significant role.

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

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