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Synthetic rubber market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The synthetic rubber market in Poland showed stability in volume at approximately 272 thousand tons during 2018 and 2019. A significant contraction to 240 thousand tons occurred in 2020, followed by a strong recovery to 280 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market mirrored this volatility, declining to $428.5 million in 2020 before jumping sharply to $619.8 million in 2021.

By 2024, the market volume had receded to 239 thousand tons, valued at $557.4 million. In the intervening period, the global post-COVID-19 recovery in manufacturing and increased demand from the automotive industry, particularly for electric vehicles, provided key support for synthetic rubber consumption.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2021, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2021, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2021, 2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2021, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production synthetic rubber in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's synthetic rubber production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 340.6 million US dollars, down 15.2% from 2019. Production peaked in 2018 at 447.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 1.4% recorded that year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 22.8%, representing an annualized decline of 8.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.4%	(10.3%)	(15.2%)	(8.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's synthetic rubber production increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 286.8 thousand tonnes, a moderate gain of 3.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.6%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	5.5%	7.0%	3.2%	5.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports synthetic rubber from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's synthetic rubber exports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 336.0 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate rise of 6.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 18.7%, with an annualized rate of 5.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	9.0%	6.0%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's synthetic rubber exports were distributed across many different markets. Even the largest destinations—China, Germany, and India—together accounted for only 35.8% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's synthetic rubber export value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 402.9 million US dollars, a 14.7% decrease year-on-year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 508.3 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 2.0% that year. Over the 2017–2020 period, export value fell by 19.1%, representing an annualized decline of 6.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(7.0%)	(14.7%)	(6.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's synthetic rubber exports in value terms were spread across a wide range of partner countries. Germany (14.2% of export value), China (13.2%), and Brazil (7.7%) together accounted for just 35.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports synthetic rubber to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year rise, Poland's synthetic rubber imports declined. In 2020, the country imported 289.1 thousand tonnes, a decrease of 7.3% from 2019. Imports peaked in 2019 at 311.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase of 2.7% recorded that year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.7%, equating to an annualized decline of 1.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	2.7%	(7.3%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia (38.6% of import volume), Germany (17.1%), and the United States (7.0%) were the main sources for Poland's synthetic rubber imports, together accounting for 62.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's synthetic rubber import value declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately 490.8 million US dollars, an 18.6% reduction compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 638.5 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 3.6% that year. Over the 2017–2020 period, import value decreased by 20.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.6%	(5.6%)	(18.6%)	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three main markets—Russia, Germany, and the United States—together absorbed 57.9% of Poland's total synthetic rubber import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io