Poland: Ink-Pad Market 2025

Ink-Pad Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish ink-pad market decreased by -57.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Ink-pad consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ink-Pad Production in Poland

In value terms, ink-pad production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 39%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ink-Pad Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of ink-pads, when their volume decreased by -32.7% to X units. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 699% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, ink-pad exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 395% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for ink-pad exports from Poland, with a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +129.8%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ink-pads exports from Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +121.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average ink-pad export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to +5.2% per year.

Ink-Pad Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of ink-pads imported into Poland plummeted to X units, reducing by -20% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, ink-pad imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Germany (X units) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X units) were the main suppliers of ink-pad imports to Poland, together accounting for 65% of total imports. Austria, the Czech Republic, Romania, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +36.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Austria ($X) and China ($X) were the largest ink-pad suppliers to Poland, with a combined 67% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Czech Republic, Romania, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +92.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average ink-pad import price amounted to $X per unit, falling by -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Austria ($X per unit), while the price for Malaysia (less than $X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+40.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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