Poland

Large cooking appliances continue to volume sales decline in 2023 for the second consecutive year, due to several factors. With many consumers having purchased functional and durable large cooking appliances in the pandemic, there was lower levels of…

In 2023, home laundry appliances are showing signs of recovery, with a slight increase in retail volume sales. After a notable decline in 2022, consumers have returned to purchasing home laundry appliances. This recovery may be attributed to several…

Food preparation appliances continue to see robust volume growth in 2023, underpinned by the strong emphasis on home cooking. There has been a growing interest in healthy eating among Polish consumers, leading to a stronger emphasis on home-made…

Dishwashers is witnessing steady growth in volume terms in 2023, with demand recovering for these appliances year-on-year. The rising penetration of dishwashers can be attributed to various factors, including the convenience and time-saving benefits,…

High inflation continues to cause significant implications for the Polish economy and its consumers in 2023, leading to a decrease in purchasing power as the prices of goods and services increased. Many households are struggling with high costs of…

With Poland witnessing rising average temperatures, air conditioning devices are becoming more popular. Recent years have seen temperatures reach very high levels, with at least one heat wave sweeping for the country every summer, causing discomfort…

This briefing examines how the forestry, wood and paper industry is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of forestry, wood and paper output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry…

Over 60% of consumers in Poland reduce food waste and recycle items, while the majority aim to positively impact the planet, shaping their sustainable purchasing decisions. These habits have led over 40% of consumers to identify as Zero Wasters,…

Tea registered stable volume growth in 2023, aided by its popularity in Poland where it is widely consumed. Retail volume growth has slowed, however, with consumers facing higher prices in the tea category as part of a broad rise in the cost of…

Despite being an emerging product in Poland, sports drinks saw volume sales growth slow in 2023, due to ongoing inflation and diminishing purchasing power. Nevertheless, it was still one of the top performing categories in soft drinks. The importance…

Soft drinks in Poland witnessed a decline in volume sales in 2023, following a second year of double-digit inflation. The steep growth in unit prices led to weaker demand for soft drinks, with some categories suffering more than the previous year.…

In 2023, RTD tea declined in volume terms. Demand fell as consumers became more budget-conscious due to the cost of living crisis and higher average prices. RTD tea is also highly seasonal drink, with high dependency on promotional activities from…

In 2023, RTD coffee leads as the fastest growing category in soft drinks, in volume terms. Despite the unfavourable economic conditions, RTD coffee continues to attract new consumers. The product category is widely available in the modern trade, with…

Other hot drinks continues to face the threat of high inflation in 2023, with pressure on costs resulting in further price rises. Consumers are seeking more budget-friendly options in this category, with a shift away from premium and gourmet hot…

In August 2023, the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) published its production forecast estimating that the apple harvest in Europe in 2023 will be 3% lower than the previous year. Meanwhile, Poland, which is considered Europe's largest apple…

The year 2023 has been characterized by another year of high inflation, with consumers struggling with costs. Despite this, coffee is gaining popularity not only in cafés, but also at home and in the workplace, with a growing interest in speciality…

For a significant period, energy drinks seemed to be resistant to all negative factors influencing the soft drinks category. It registered solid volume growth in 2021, when many categories declined due to the rising prices caused by the newly…

In 2023, powder concentrates registered a significant price growth of 30%. Players had done all they could to prevent prices rising in 2021 and 2022. In addition, concentrates escaped the impact of the sugar tax, due to a loophole, and this meant…

High inflation continues to exert a strong impact on the coffee category in 2023, putting pressure on all parts of the industry, from production to consumption. Coffee production is labour intensive, but also incurs costs in terms of fertilizers,…

In 2023, retail volume sales of carbonates fell back into decline. Carbonates was still recovering from the sharp price increases caused by Poland’s sugar tax in 2021, when high inflation caused further price shocks for consumers. Although unit price…