Reeling, folding and cutting machines market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, trade flows for textile reeling, folding and cutting machines in Poland underwent significant shifts. Imports, which stood at 372 units in 2018, fell sharply to under 100 units in 2019 and dropped to zero in the following two years. At the same time, exports peaked at 23 176 units in 2019, coinciding with heightened global competitiveness and technological progress in textile machinery highlighted at the International Textile Industry Exhibition in Shanghai. This technological boost likely enhanced the capabilities of Polish manufacturers in foreign markets.

From 2022, when production data became available, the Polish market volume was 161 units, rose by 6.8% to 172 units in 2023, then declined by 4.1% to 165 units in 2024. The dip in 2024 occurred alongside the arrival of new high‑precision fabric‑cutting machines, including CNC plotters and automated systems, as well as greater availability of both used and new equipment, fostering modernization within the industry.

Production reeling, folding and cutting machines in Poland

According to Faostat, there is no production of reeling, folding and cutting machines in Poland.

Exports reeling, folding and cutting machines from Poland

Exports in kind, unit

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point occurred in 2020, while the peak was reached in 2017, with a staggering 351-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Poland exported 206.0 units of reeling, folding and cutting machines, marking a sharp year-over-year decrease of 99.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 99.7%, while the most significant increase occurred in 2019 with a remarkable 9 245.1% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export portfolio for reeling, folding and cutting machines was quite diverse. Russia accounted for 24.0% of exports in kind, Belarus for 11.9%, and the United States for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.4% of total exports in kind, with many other nations holding smaller but still meaningful shares.

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 volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2020, showing a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's exports of reeling, folding and cutting machines reached 5 312 K $ US, representing a 47.7% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 30.2%, while the most substantial increase happened in 2018 with 84.4% growth.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Poland's exports of reeling, folding and cutting machines in value terms were relatively evenly distributed. Russia accounted for 26.2% of exports in value terms, Belarus for 8.8%, and the United States for 7.1%. Combined, these three countries represented just 42.1% 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 reeling, folding and cutting machines to Poland

Imports in kind, unit

Data for the most recent year is unavailable.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (27.5% of imports in kind), China (20.5%), and Italy (19.7%) remained the leading sources in Poland's import structure for reeling, folding and cutting machines. Together, these three countries accounted for 67.7% of total import 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 5 388 K $ US, while the maximum occurred in 2018 at 10 198 K $ US, representing a 1.9-fold difference. In 2020, Poland's imports of reeling, folding and cutting machines stood at 9 184 K $ US, showing a steep 70.4% increase compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 47.2%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, China (27.7% of imports in value terms), Italy (21.2%), and Germany (20.5%) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of Poland's imports of reeling, folding and cutting machines in value terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.3% of total import flows.

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

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