Poland: Blanket Market 2025

Blanket Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish blanket market increased by 9.2% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Blanket consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Blanket Production in Poland

In value terms, blanket production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 80% against the previous year. Blanket production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Blanket Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) decreased by -0.4% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, blanket exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of blanket exports from Poland, together accounting for 91% of total exports. Slovakia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Romania, Croatia, the Netherlands, Finland, Switzerland and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 60%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +46.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) exports from Poland, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +16.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+17.0% per year) and Slovakia (+14.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average blanket export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Blanket Imports

Imports into Poland

For the seventh consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets), which increased by 1.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, blanket imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 45%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main blanket supplier to Poland, accounting for a 139% share of total imports. Moreover, blanket imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+32.6% per year) and India (+23.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) to Poland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +15.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+31.1% per year) and India (+14.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average blanket import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 5% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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