Scouring pastes and powders market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for scouring pastes and powders in Poland contracted from 68 263 tons in 2018 to 54 686 tons in 2022. During this phase, the country strengthened its role as a notable exporter to Germany, which sustained production and trade activity despite the overall decline in domestic market volume.

A sharp reversal began in 2023, with the market volume jumping to 67 495 tons, followed by a further rise to 80 835 tons in 2024. This expansion was driven by the steady growth of Poland's cosmetics and cleaning products sector, which exports to a wide range of countries, and by increasing consumer preference for eco-friendly and innovative cleaning preparations.

Production scouring pastes and powders in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of scouring pastes and powders rebounded after two years of decline. In 2020, output reached 70 376 K $ US, marking an 11.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The lowest production value was recorded in 2019 at 63 207 K $ US, which also saw the largest decline of 6.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of scouring pastes and powders in physical terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output remained nearly unchanged at 68 134 tons compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 16.4%, with a compound annual decline rate of 5.8%.

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

Exports scouring pastes and powders from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of scouring pastes and powders in physical terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 15 621 tons, representing a 4.6% gain over the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 14 273 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 8.3%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with 4.6% growth.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (49.5% of exports in kind), the United Kingdom (13.7%), and the Netherlands (6.6%) were the primary markets for Poland's scouring pastes and powders exports in physical terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.8% of total 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

Poland's exports of scouring pastes and powders in value terms increased after two years of reduction. In 2020, exports reached 10 930 K $ US, showing a moderate 4.7% advance compared to the previous year. The lowest export value was recorded in 2019 at 10 435 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 3.0%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Germany (31.6% of exports in value terms), the United Kingdom (12.5%), and Lithuania (11.3%) emerged as the main markets for Poland's scouring pastes and powders exports in monetary terms. Together, these three countries represented 55.4% 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 scouring pastes and powders to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of scouring pastes and powders in physical terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 12 894 tons, indicating a 16.7% gain year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 14.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 717 tons, which also saw the largest decline of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Hungary (69.1% of imports in kind), Germany (6.7%), and the Netherlands (6.3%) consistently served as the main sources for Poland's scouring pastes and powders imports in physical terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 82.1% 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

Poland's imports of scouring pastes and powders in value terms increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 9 685 K $ US, showing a slight 2.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.3%, with a compound annual decline rate of 1.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 8 929 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 10.8%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with 5.4% growth.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, Hungary (41.1% of imports in value terms), Germany (21.4%), and Italy (9.9%) formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's scouring pastes and powders imports in monetary terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 72.4% 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