Poland

In 2023, wipes in Poland recorded double-digit retail value growth, with these high levels of growth driven by ongoing price rises. General purpose wipes continued to experience positive retail volume growth as consumers increasingly appreciated the…

In 2023, direct selling registered marginal growth in retail value sales. After a decline in 2022, direct selling returned to positive if marginal growth. The cost-of-living crisis proved beneficial for the industry as more people sought to be hired…

In 2023, inflation had a significant impact on personal accessories in Poland. The cost of living and average unit prices of essential items increased, leading Polish consumers to gravitate towards more affordable and durable products, especially in…

The affordability of lab-grown diamonds is a significant factor in their growing popularity in Poland. With prices up to 85% lower than natural diamonds of identical carat weight and grade, lab-grown diamonds present a cost-effective alternative for…

In 2023, deodorants experienced further solid growth in both retail volume and current value terms in Poland, despite already having returned to the pre-pandemic level of sales. All categories saw both volume and value growth except for deodorant…

It is expected to be a positive picture for pet care in Poland in 2024, with both healthy double-digit current and constant value growth. An improving economic picture is also expected to support this growth, as inflation eases significantly and real…

Consumer foodservice in Poland saw growth in total transactions and current value sales slow dramatically in 2023. This was partly due to the normalisation of consumption habits following the market’s rapid rebound from the negative impact of the…

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…

In 2023, retail tissue in Poland registered double-digit retail value growth, the result of high inflation and rising price points. As manufacturers faced increased production costs, these were passed on to consumers, resulting in higher unit prices.…

Double-digit retail value growth was registered in 2023, boosted by rising price points, while retail volume growth remained positive in all areas, bar shoe and metal polish. Furniture polish saw the largest growth, with the purpose of furniture…

Poland has become a strategic powerhouse for FMCG industries in Eastern Europe in the past two decades, and especially during the current geopolitical climate. The cannabis market is still in its infancy in Poland; however, a range of factors sets a…

Sunglasses continue to exhibit robust growth in eyewear in Poland in 2024, albeit at a slightly slower pace compared to the previous year. Despite economic challenges stemming from the cost-of-living crisis, the category remains one of the…

After witnessing significant declines in 2020 in the first year of COVID-19, sun care in Poland saw continuous robust retail volume and current value growth from 2021 to 2023, recovering fully in current value terms, but not rebounding completely…

Oral care maintained solid retail volume and current value growth in Poland in 2023. Its comparatively strong performance within overall beauty and personal care is unsurprising, as recent studies reveal that many Poles still lack adequate oral…

Although retail volume growth stalled in 2023, fragrances witnessed robust current value growth across all categories in Poland in 2023, driven by rising prices. Evolving consumer motivations were seen for fragrances post-COVID-19. Beyond seduction…

Depilatories experienced notable increases in retail volume and current value sales in Poland in 2023, with growth across all categories, fuelled by the resumption of social events and travel. The mass transition from remote working back to the…

In 2023, vending recorded strong sales in current value terms. Vending value sales are being driven by the increase in the number of vending machines offering drinks and snacks, as well as the technological replacement of hot drink machines with…

Due to increased prices and rising inflation, retail value growth saw a high increase in 2023, recording double-digit growth. Retail volume growth continued to be positive on the landscape, driven by detergent tablets and dryer sheets, although price…

Retail value growth was double-digit in 2023, driven by rising price points and ongoing inflation. Despite rising prices, retail volume growth was positive in all areas, driven by electric insecticides and spray/aerosol insecticides. Weather…

In 2023, results on the home care landscape were impacted by rising inflation and the increased cost of living in Poland. For players on the landscape, the rising costs of resources posed a significant challenge, with cost increases seen across raw…