Poland: Cushion Cover Market 2025

Cushion Cover Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish cushion cover market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Cushion cover consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Cushion Cover Production in Poland

In value terms, cushion cover production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32%. Cushion cover production peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Cushion Cover Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of furnishing articles for car seats exported from Poland amounted to X tons, growing by 14% against 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cushion cover exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +79.8% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cushion cover exports from Poland, with a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, cushion cover exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-5.8% per year) and France (+5.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for furnishing articles for car seats exports from Poland, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +9.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+3.8% per year) and Denmark (+14.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cushion cover export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cushion cover export price increased by +93.9% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 29%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cushion Cover Imports

Imports into Poland

For the sixth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of furnishing articles for car seats, which increased by 7.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cushion cover imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Germany (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of cushion cover imports to Poland, with a combined 73% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Tunisia, Bangladesh, Turkey, Hungary, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Vietnam and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +220.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cushion cover suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Tunisia ($X), together accounting for 75% of total imports. These countries were followed by Denmark, India, Hungary, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Turkey, Slovakia, Vietnam and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 17%.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +191.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cushion cover import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform