Poland: First-Aid Kit Market 2024

First-Aid Kit Market Size in Poland

The Polish first-aid kit market rose significantly to $X in 2022, with an increase of 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +24.4% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

First-Aid Kit Production in Poland

In value terms, first-aid kit production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 33%. First-aid kit production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

First-Aid Kit Exports

Exports from Poland

For the fourth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of first-aid boxes and kits, which increased by 20% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 56%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, first-aid kit exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for first-aid kit exports from Poland, with a 60% share of total exports. Moreover, first-aid kit exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Finland (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+60.9% per year) and Finland (+78.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for first-aid boxes and kits exports from Poland, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland, with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+72.0% per year) and Finland (+71.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average first-aid kit export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -10.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 161%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Lithuania (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

First-Aid Kit Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of first-aid boxes and kits increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, first-aid kit imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 40%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of first-aid kit imports to Poland, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +41.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest first-aid kit suppliers to Poland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +32.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average first-aid kit import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, first-aid kit import price increased by +60.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 43%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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