Poland: Plastic Furniture Market 2024

Plastic Furniture Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish plastic furniture market increased by 22% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +66.2% against 2019 indices. Plastic furniture consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Plastic Furniture Production in Poland

In value terms, plastic furniture production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Furniture Exports

Exports from Poland

For the sixth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of furniture of plastic, which increased by 1.3% to X units in 2021. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic furniture exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for plastic furniture exports from Poland, with a 39% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic furniture exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X units), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X units), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+25.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic furniture exports from Poland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+8.5% per year) and the UK (+14.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average plastic furniture export price amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Furniture Imports

Imports into Poland

For the fifth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of furniture of plastic, which increased by 45% to X units in 2021. In general, imports saw a resilient increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, plastic furniture imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of plastic furniture to Poland, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, plastic furniture imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), twofold. Israel (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +14.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.4% per year) and Israel (+20.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest plastic furniture suppliers to Poland, with a combined 67% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Hungary, the Netherlands, Turkey and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 21%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +47.2%, recorded 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

The average plastic furniture import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, rising by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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