Wood assembled flooring panels market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for wood assembled flooring panels in Poland expanded, with volume growing from 56.2 million m² to 59.6 million m² and value rising sharply from $293 million to $511 million. This initial growth was supported by consumer interest in fashionable designs like panels with pronounced wood grain and natural, earthy colors, which stimulated demand.

By 2023, the market contracted significantly to 32.8 million m² in volume and $202 million in value. The decline coincided with a shift in preference toward waterproof and easy‑to‑maintain vinyl flooring (LVT), which gained popularity for wet areas, and with rising installation labor and material costs that made flooring projects more expensive.

Production volumes followed a similar downward trend, falling from 64.0 million m² in 2018 to 40.1 million m² in 2023. Legislative simplifications in building law may have indirectly influenced the market for finishing materials, but the primary drivers were changing consumer tastes and increased cost pressures.

Production wood assembled flooring panels in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the output value of wood assembled flooring panels reached $450.5 million in 2020, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 1.9%. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 10.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 3.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at $442.3 million, while the peak occurred in 2018 with $508.3 million. The most significant drop was observed in 2019, when production fell by 13.0%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Poland's production of wood assembled flooring panels has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 55 569 thousand square meters, showing a slight reduction of 2.4% compared to 2019. Over the four-year span from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 18.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports wood assembled flooring panels from Poland

Exports in kind, K m²

Exports of wood assembled flooring panels from Poland have fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 1 013 thousand square meters, which is 8.7% less than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, export volumes plummeted by 92.6%, with a compound annual decline rate of 58.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Between 2017 and 2020, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Germany were the top destinations for Poland's exports of wood assembled flooring panels in volume terms. Sweden accounted for 28.3% of exports, the United Kingdom for 11.8%, and Germany for 11.1%. Together, these three countries made up 51.2% 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, M $ US

The export market for wood assembled flooring panels from Poland experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 and hit their lowest in 2020, with a dramatic 22-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export value totaled $13.5 million, representing a substantial decline of 18.1% compared to the previous year. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at $297.0 million. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 with a drop of 94.4%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 7.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and Germany consistently remained the leading destinations for Poland's exports of wood assembled flooring panels in value terms. Sweden held 29.2% of export value, the United Kingdom 12.4%, and Germany 9.1%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 50.7% 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 wood assembled flooring panels to Poland

Imports in kind, K m²

Import volumes of wood assembled flooring panels into Poland showed notable fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2019, while volumes peaked in 2018, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 5 059 thousand square meters, which represents a sharp increase of 92.3% compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 630 thousand square meters, and the maximum in 2018 at 5 545 thousand square meters. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 52.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and France were the primary sources for Poland's imports of wood assembled flooring panels in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 48.7% of imports, Germany for 22.2%, and France for 12.4%. Together, these three countries made up 83.3% 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, M $ US

Import values for wood assembled flooring panels into Poland exhibited considerable volatility during this period. The lowest value was recorded in 2019, while the peak occurred in 2018, with a 3.7-fold variation between these years. In 2020, import value totaled $73.9 million, indicating a steep rise of 238.0% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was $21.9 million in 2019, and the maximum was $81.7 million in 2018. The largest decline was in 2019, with a drop of 73.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and France stood out as the main markets for Poland's imports of wood assembled flooring panels in value terms. Ukraine represented 61.0% of import value, Germany 16.8%, and France 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 85.3% 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