Prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared culture media in Poland showed mixed volume dynamics in the late 2010s, with consumption declining from 908 t in 2018 to 870 t in 2019 before rising to 1 191 t in 2020. This movement coincided with an amendment to the Act on Microorganisms and Genetically Modified Organisms in March 2018, which updated rules for microbial and cell cultures, potentially affecting market conditions and compliance activities.

In value terms, the market grew substantially from 15.8 million US dollars in 2019 to 24.1 million US dollars in 2020 and further to 28.1 million US dollars by 2024. This expansion was supported by several developments, including the 2022 EU regulation on veterinary medicinal products, which raised quality standards for media, and the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance, which spurred demand for advanced diagnostic media. Additionally, rising production costs in related sectors likely contributed to higher input and final product prices.

Production prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of prepared culture media for the development of micro-organisms was valued at 25 101 K $ US, marking a 25.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 257%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 52.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 58.0 tonnes, then peaked in 2020 at 294.5 tonnes, representing a 5.1-fold increase. In 2020, Poland produced 294.5 tonnes of prepared culture media for micro-organism development, showing a dramatic 34.0% rise compared to 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 4.6%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 278.9%.

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

Exports prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared culture media for micro-organism development from Poland grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 554 tonnes, reflecting a 13.7% year-over-year increase. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 102.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 26.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Ukraine were the top contributors to Poland's exports in kind, accounting for 48.5%, 14.6%, and 10.4% of the total, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 73.5% of all export flows.

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. Export volumes hit their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 5.8 times. In 2020, Poland exported 25 604 K $ US of prepared culture media for micro-organism development, a strong 14.9% increase compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 at 421.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany dominated Poland's exports in value terms, accounting for 79.5% of the total for prepared culture media for micro-organism development. The remaining flows were distributed among various smaller partners.

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

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

Imports prepared culture media for development of micro-organisms to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland imported 1 450 tonnes of prepared culture media for micro-organism development, indicating a steep 27.5% gain compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 29.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 5.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the Netherlands, and Germany led as the main suppliers of prepared culture media for micro-organism development to Poland, with shares of 25.3%, 22.7%, and 21.4% of imports in kind, respectively. Their combined share reached 69.4% of total imports.

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 prepared culture media for micro-organism development increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 24 574 K $ US, corresponding to an abrupt 35.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 93.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—France, Germany, and the United States—collectively absorbed 64.3% of Poland's total imports in value terms for prepared culture media for micro-organism development.

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

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