The Institute for Automotive Market Research reported that registrations of new cars in Poland rose in October, while imports of used vehicles have been falling for the fourth month running.
Registrations of new cars in October and for January–October
In October, 62 601 new passenger and light commercial vehicles were registered in Poland, 5,65% more than a year earlier. For January–October the new-car market grew by 9,74%, to 588 525 vehicles.
Of these, 55 924 were passenger cars, 0,77% fewer than in September, while there were 6 677 light commercial vehicles, 8,83% more. On a year-on-year basis, new passenger car registrations in October were 6,06% higher, and light commercial vehicles were 2,3% higher than a year earlier.
Import of used cars in October and for January–October
In October, 77 426 used passenger and light commercial vehicles were imported into Poland and registered, 9% less than a year earlier — the fourth consecutive month of decline. For January–October imports amounted to 757 632 vehicles, 6,6% less than last year.
A smaller flow of imported cars may mean less fresh supply on the secondary market, but price trends are not straightforward: the price depends on the particular model, age, condition and demand.
Countries of origin of used cars
Germany remains the main source of used cars for Poland: over the ten months 399 424 vehicles were imported from there, 5,5% fewer than last year. That is more than half of Poland’s used-car imports.
Over the same period 66 623 cars were imported from the United States, 3,8% more than last year. The overall decline in imports does not mean every source is weakening to the same extent — dynamics differ by country of origin.
Facts for Ukrainian buyers of used cars
When assessing the profitability of buying in Poland, one must calculate based on the specific vehicle and the full costs: purchase price, transport, customs clearance, certification, repairs and preparation. Aggregate market indicators do not automatically answer whether it is profitable for Ukraine.
The Institute emphasises that for a Ukrainian buyer it is more important to determine which specific model can be bought so profitably that, after all expenses, it remains competitive on the Ukrainian market.
