Unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in Poland experienced notable fluctuations in volume between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 1 135.5 thousand tonnes, consumption peaked at 1 246.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting a period of increased demand. This was followed by a significant contraction to 1 053.3 thousand tonnes in 2021, before a partial recovery to 1 136.0 thousand tonnes in 2022. The market volume then declined again to 980.1 thousand tonnes by 2024.

Domestic production followed a similar volatile pattern, reaching 985.0 thousand tonnes in 2019 before dropping sharply to 743.3 thousand tonnes in 2021. A rebound in 2022 brought production to 943.1 thousand tonnes, but it fell to 788.2 thousand tonnes in 2024. Trade flows also varied, with import volumes rising to 358.8 thousand tonnes in 2021 before decreasing in subsequent years, while exports showed intermittent spikes, notably in 2021.

For the latter part of the period, market analysis indicates a trend of relatively stable import volumes without major surges or drops. Furthermore, no significant legislative changes, new market entrants, large-scale production investments, or plant closures were reported in Poland that would have altered the market's fundamental structure during these years.

Production unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons declined after two years of growth. In 2020, output was valued at 733.1 million US dollars, marking a 19.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 11.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 905.5 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 979.4 thousand tonnes of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons, representing a 0.6% year-over-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 10.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 838.4 thousand tonnes, while the highest was in 2019 at 985.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 5.2%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 17.5%.

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

Exports unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 25.0 thousand tonnes, a 26.2% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 11 316%, with a compound annual growth rate of 385.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany and Czechia accounted for the majority of Poland's exports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in volume terms, while other markets individually played a smaller role.

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, M $ US

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a 21-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported 16.2 million US dollars worth of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons, an 18.7% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 20.0 million US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 395.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the country structure of exports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Germany and Czechia together accounting for 86.5% of total flows, while other partners formed a residual share.

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

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

Imports unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland imported 291.8 thousand tonnes of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons in 2020, up 14.8% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 10.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 254.2 thousand tonnes, and the highest was in 2018 at 299.5 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 15.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (22.7% of imports in volume), Ukraine (22.0%), and Hungary (16.0%) led the structure of imports in kind, together representing 60.7% of total 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, M $ US

Poland's imports of unsaturated acyclic hydrocarbons declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 185.3 million US dollars, down 19.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 327.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline in 2019 at 29.3% and the largest increase in 2018 at 33.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany (23.0% of imports in value), Ukraine (21.4%), and Hungary (16.8%) remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 61.3% of total flows.

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

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