Plumbing fixtures of plastics market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018, the Polish plastics plumbing fixtures market expanded due to rising construction investments and infrastructure modernization, which boosted demand. Growth continued in 2019, supported by infrastructure projects and tighter EU labeling rules that forced producers to adapt their products. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, but government support for the construction sector helped stabilize the market, leaving its size nearly unchanged.

A sharp 47% surge to 312 million USD occurred in 2021, driven by the introduction of new EU-aligned product labeling requirements that stimulated product renewal, alongside the entry of new local manufacturers offering innovative and eco-friendly solutions. A continued boom in construction investments, particularly in housing, further fueled demand. However, the market contracted by 18% to 258 million USD in 2022 as further tightening of EU energy efficiency and environmental regulations raised producer costs, compounded by persistent global supply chain issues and rising raw material prices.

Market volume declined by a further 13% to 223 million USD in 2023, followed by a recovery and 16% growth to 259 million USD in 2024.

Production plumbing fixtures of plastics in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's production of plastic plumbing fixtures declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 280.6 million US dollars, but in 2020 it remained essentially unchanged at 280.4 million US dollars. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 24.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.7%. The most significant year-on-year increase occurred in 2018, when production jumped by 17.7%.

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

Exports plumbing fixtures of plastics from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of plastic plumbing fixtures have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, export volume reached 43 080 tonnes, representing a 2.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 8.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland exported plastic plumbing fixtures to a diverse range of markets. Germany was the largest destination, accounting for 31.1% of export volume, followed by France at 9.8% and the United Kingdom at 7.9%. Together, these three countries represented 48.8% of total exports, while numerous smaller markets made up the remaining 51.2%.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of plastic plumbing fixtures reached 177.3 million US dollars, marking an 8.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 27.5%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 8.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 2.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 with a 19.5% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the most important market for Poland's plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms, accounting for 35.2% of total export value. The United Kingdom followed with 7.6%, and Czechia with 7.4%. Together, these three countries represented 50.2% of Poland's total export value for these products.

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

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

Imports plumbing fixtures of plastics to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures have increased for three consecutive years. In 2020, import volume reached 21 666 tonnes, representing a substantial 27.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 68.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, China was Poland's primary supplier of plastic plumbing fixtures by volume, accounting for 34.5% of total imports. Germany followed with 24.5%, and Slovakia with 6.1%. Together, these three countries supplied 65.1% of Poland's total import volume for these products.

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, M $ US

Poland's imports of plastic plumbing fixtures have grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, import value reached 108.5 million US dollars, representing a 15.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value increased by 55.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was Poland's largest supplier of plastic plumbing fixtures in value terms, accounting for 35.8% of total import value. China followed with 18.7%, and France with 6.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.6% of Poland's total import value for these products.

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

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