Poland: Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market 2025

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market Size in Poland

The Polish non-cotton terry towelling market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -9.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Non-cotton terry towelling consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Production in Poland

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 13%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Exports

Exports from Poland

Non-cotton terry towelling exports from Poland surged to X square meters in 2021, rising by 178% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 1,551%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 730% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for non-cotton terry towelling exports from Poland, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, non-cotton terry towelling exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X square meters), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X square meters), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at -10.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (0.0% per year) and Austria (+42.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for terry towelling (excluding of cotton) exports from Poland, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled -5.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (0.0% per year) and Austria (+52.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-cotton terry towelling export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 52% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+26.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, non-cotton terry towelling imports into Poland skyrocketed to X square meters, picking up by 63% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 260%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 184% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X square meters) constituted the largest non-cotton terry towelling supplier to Poland, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, non-cotton terry towelling imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), threefold. China (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey amounted to +30.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-21.4% per year) and China (+20.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest non-cotton terry towelling suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 93% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic and Spain, which together accounted for a further 6%.

Among the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +34.5%, 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 non-cotton terry towelling import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 267%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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