Radio remote control apparatus market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for radio remote control apparatus began a phase of rapid expansion from 2018. Regulatory changes finalized that year regarding PMR radio bands improved the availability of analog and digital channels for radio devices, setting the stage for market growth. This was followed by a surge in market volume to 409 thousand units in 2019 and a further rise to 526 thousand units in 2020.

Market growth continued through the early 2020s, supported by rising European export demand for radio remote controls, which indicated heightened market interest. Significant investments and technological advancements in the sector, particularly in IoT and innovation within Poland, drove further increases in production and imports. By 2023, the market volume had reached 1.22 million units.

In 2024, the implementation of the new Electronic Communications Law and the EU directive mandating USB-C charging for radio equipment introduced new regulatory frameworks. These changes, coupled with the expanding activities of key players like Radiotechnika Marketing, contributed to a sharp acceleration in market growth, with volume soaring to 2.33 million units.

Production radio remote control apparatus in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K unit

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 54.5 thousand units, then surged to a peak of 140.6 thousand units in 2020, representing a remarkable 105.4% increase compared to 2019. This fluctuation amounted to a 2.6-fold difference between the highest and lowest production levels. The most substantial decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 6.8%.

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

Exports radio remote control apparatus from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

Poland's exports of radio remote control apparatus reached 254.7 thousand units in 2020, marking a 51.3% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 88.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 23.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 19.4%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2018 with a 54.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy remained Poland's primary buyers of radio remote control apparatus, accounting for 23.5%, 19.4%, and 12.3% of exports in kind respectively. Together, these three countries represented 55.1% of Poland's total exports in this category.

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

The market demonstrated considerable volatility during these years. Export values reached their lowest point in 2017, then peaked in 2020 at 43 659 thousand US dollars, representing an 80.2% increase compared to 2019. This fluctuation created a 2.2-fold difference between the highest and lowest values. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 4.7% decrease.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany, France, and Spain were significant buyers of Polish radio remote control apparatus in value terms, accounting for 24.8%, 16.9%, and 8.1% of exports respectively. However, their combined share reached only 49.8% of total export value, with the remaining 50.2% distributed among numerous other trading 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 radio remote control apparatus to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Poland's imports of radio remote control apparatus increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 639.8 thousand units in 2020, a 25.7% year-over-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 108.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 302.3 thousand units. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 1.6% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 with a 68.3% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China, Italy, and Germany were Poland's main suppliers of radio remote control apparatus in kind, accounting for 37.0%, 17.2%, and 6.8% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 61.0% of Poland's total imports in this category.

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 radio remote control apparatus increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 63 945 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 27.2% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import values grew by 62.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 36 669 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 6.6% decrease, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 with a 37.1% rise.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Poland's import structure in value terms was relatively balanced rather than concentrated. China, Germany, and Ukraine accounted for 24.3%, 17.1%, and 7.7% of imports respectively, jointly representing 49.1% of total import value. The remaining 50.9% was distributed among many other countries.

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

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