A company planning to produce safety nets
We identified the largest manufacturers in Europe and the machinery suppliers. The client received machine specifications and prices, plus information on installation and servicing.
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Our specialism
Market analysis for materials and industrial chemicals
We prepare market analyses for manufacturers and distributors of plastics, construction chemicals, fertilisers and specialty materials. We combine data on production, imports and prices with the EU regulations that increasingly decide demand.
Questions companies in this industry bring to us
How will EU recycling rules affect demand for our plastics? We calculate how much recycled material packaging manufacturers will need to meet the PPWR 2030 thresholds, and who can supply it.
Who imports a given raw material, and at what prices? Using foreign trade data by CN code, we identify importers, countries of origin and price levels.
Does it pay to start production in Poland instead of importing? We compare production costs, including energy, with the prices of imported goods and estimate how much of the market can be won.
Which customer groups are growing fastest? We show in which industries consumption of a given material is rising and estimate demand for the next 3–5 years.
We show client names and logos only with their direct consent. Most of our projects are covered by a confidentiality clause.
Market data
The chemical industry in Poland in numbers
Most of our projects in this industry start from these figures. Each one comes with its source and year.
18%
of Poland’s industrial sold production comes from the chemical industry
Source: Cefic
€100bn
approximate sold production of the chemical industry in Poland in 2024
Source: Cefic
3.4m t
was the surplus of imports over exports of plastics in primary forms in 2025
Source: Plastics Europe Polska
Scope
What we analyse in the chemical industry
01
Plastics and recycling
Production, imports and prices of plastics, the recyclate market and PPWR requirements for packaging.
02
Industrial chemicals
Raw materials and intermediates, production capacity in Poland and the EU, and the impact of gas prices on costs.
03
Construction chemicals and fertilisers
Demand in construction and agriculture, distribution networks, and fertiliser imports covered by CBAM.
04
Specialty materials
Adhesives, coatings, additives and reagents. We estimate market size from company data and conversations with buyers.
Projects
Projects in this industry
A manufacturer of a product for household wastewater treatment plants
We estimated the market value with a forecast, compared competitors’ specifications and prices, and analysed patents. On that basis the client prepared its market strategy.
Read the case studyA manufacturer of pest control solutions
Before the client entered a foreign market, we described innovations and competitors. The analysis confirmed that the client’s product has no equivalent on the market and showed the potential of foreign markets.
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Services
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In-depth market analysis
Demand by customer group, production, imports and prices, competitors and a 3–5 year forecast. We tailor the scope to a specific decision, such as a new installation or replacing imports with your own production.
10–15 days
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Every month we check your competitors: new offers and price lists, investments, board changes and visibility in Google and AI tools.
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Methodology
Where our chemicals and materials market data comes from
Public statistics: Statistics Poland databases (NACE divisions 20 and 22) and Eurostat.
Industry organisations: Cefic, the Polish Chamber of Chemical Industry, Plastics Europe Polska, Plastics Recyclers Europe.
Regulations: PPWR, REACH and CBAM in EUR-Lex, European Commission and ECHA documents.
Company and price data: filings in the National Court Register, listed company reports, raw material and energy prices.
Talking to the market: processors, distributors and buyers. Telephone interviews (CATI) are run by our own team.
Market Scan
Market Scans for this industry
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where do you get raw material import data?
From foreign trade data by CN code (Statistics Poland, Eurostat), company registers and financial statements. We check prices in supplier offers and in conversations with buyers.
Do you take EU regulations into account?
Yes. For plastics, packaging and fertilisers, regulations can change demand faster than the economic cycle. We account for PPWR, which has applied since 12 August 2026, and CBAM, under which importers have paid for emissions on fertiliser imports since 2026, among others.
Which ready-made reports do you have for this industry?
Market Scan by MarketHub has ready-made reports on the fertiliser, rubber, construction chemicals and packaging markets in Poland. Some of them you can download right after payment.
Will you help us assess whether to produce in Poland instead of importing?
Yes. We calculate demand, costs and competition, then compare production in Poland with imports. We prepare this comparison as part of our Market entry strategy service.
How long does a market analysis in this industry take?
Usually 10 to 15 working days. If the project needs interviews with buyers or a patent analysis, it takes longer. We state the timeline in our proposal.
Do you sign non-disclosure agreements?
Yes. At the client’s request we sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before we discuss details. We show client names only with their consent.
Do you analyse competitors’ patents and innovations?
Yes. For a manufacturer of a product for household wastewater treatment plants we compared competitors’ specifications and prices and analysed patents. For a pest control company we described innovations in foreign markets.
Let’s talk about your market
Tell us what decision you are planning: an investment, entering a new market or changing your offer. Within 72 hours we will reply with a proposed scope, timeline and price.
Agnieszka Wolska
+48 601 091 860 · awolska@markethub.pl