Poland - Refrigerating And Freezing Equipment And Heat Pumps (Except Household Type Equipment) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Jun 18, 2024

Poland's 2023 Imports of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Fall to $601 Million

Poland Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Imports

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of refrigerating and freezing equipment and heat pumps (except household type equipment) decreased by -10.3% to 852K units in 2023. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 950K units in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, commercial refrigeration equipment imports fell slightly to $601M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $618M in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.Poland Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment in Poland (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
China9.213.219.024.120.025.725.025.850.8130104
Germany25.328.518.816.819.626.931.652.881.110398.0
Italy33.531.428.628.629.841.841.150.163.872.169.7
France27.326.225.317.223.636.443.143.359.679.368.4
Sweden6.15.07.66.28.19.511.023.032.434.235.4
Czech Republic18.49.317.415.913.619.325.743.455.042.134.9
Slovakia5.29.73.24.38.78.97.82.10.519.532.5
Ireland28.812.58.49.312.013.810.510.618.521.824.7
Others81.988.458.758.573.584.494.281.1113116134
Total236224187181209267290332474618601

Imports by Country

France (155K units), China (152K units) and the Czech Republic (101K units) were the main suppliers of commercial refrigeration equipment imports to Poland, together accounting for 48% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +31.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest commercial refrigeration equipment suppliers to Poland were China ($104M), Germany ($98M) and Italy ($70M), with a combined 45% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +27.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2023, non-furniture refrigerating or freezing equipment (644K units) constituted the largest type of refrigerating and freezing equipment and heat pumps (except household type equipment) supplied to Poland, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, non-furniture refrigerating or freezing equipment exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, refrigerating or freezing display counters, cabinets, show-cases (133K units), fivefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of non-furniture refrigerating or freezing equipment imports totaled +6.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: refrigerating or freezing display counters, cabinets, show-cases (+4.0% per year) and heat pumps other than air conditioning machines (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, refrigerating and freezing equipment and heat pumps (except household type equipment) with the largest imports in Poland were heat pumps other than air conditioning machines ($325M), non-furniture refrigerating or freezing equipment ($168M) and refrigerating or freezing display counters, cabinets, show-cases ($108M).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the commercial refrigeration equipment price stood at $705 per unit (CIF, Poland), increasing by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($4,018 per unit), while the price for the Czech Republic ($344 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+43.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the commercial refrigeration equipment market in Poland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 28251333 - Refrigerated show-cases and counters incorporating a refrigerating unit or evaporator for frozen food storage
  • Prodcom 28251335 - Refrigerated show-cases and counters incorporating a refrigerating unit or evaporator (excluding for frozen food storage)
  • Prodcom 28251340 -
  • Prodcom 28251350 -
  • Prodcom 28251380 - Heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of HS
  • Prodcom 28251390 - Other refrigerating or freezing equipment

Country coverage:

  • Poland

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Poland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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