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Poland's Car Markets Evolve Amid Electrification and Chinese Brand Presence
Poland's car markets are undergoing significant changes, driven by regulatory-driven electrification and the growing presence of Chinese brands. Both the new and used segments are responding dynamically to these shifts.
Rising Chinese Brands
Chinese car brands, such as MG, are gaining popularity in Poland's new car market. The MG HS, for instance, has seen a notable surge in sales, contributing to a 21% year-on-year increase in June 2025. This growth signifies an increasing acceptance of Chinese-made vehicles, particularly in segments like SUVs.
Electrification Push
The Polish government is actively promoting low-emission vehicles. From January 2026, new tax regulations will favour electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles by imposing stricter depreciation limits on conventional combustion-engine cars, making them less tax-efficient for business use. This fiscal push is intended to encourage corporate fleet transformations towards electromobility.
The used car market also shows a "subsidy-arbitrage" inflow of second-hand electric vehicles, concentrated in wealthier areas, which is expected to moderately increase used EV volumes long-term.
Expanding Used Car Market
The Polish used car market is projected to reach USD 26.57 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 36.47 billion by 2030 with a 6.54% CAGR. Key growth drivers include a booming import of aging vehicles from other EU countries, especially near western borders, and a growing price gap favouring used cars over new models in urban centres.
SUVs are the fastest-growing segment in used car sales, with an expected CAGR of 9.26% to 2030, reflecting changing consumer preferences. Organised dealers control about 45% of used car turnover and are expanding their market share through digital platforms.
Commercial Vehicles
New regulations targeting business vehicle depreciation based on CO₂ emissions will heavily impact commercial fleets. This regulatory environment implies that commercial fleets comprising LCVs and trucks will likely face pressure to electrify or adopt alternative low-emission technologies to retain favourable tax treatment.
However, the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in Poland is experiencing some stagnation, while the truck sector continues to struggle. The entire heavy commercial vehicle market is in crisis, with no immediate signs of recovery.
Key Challenges
Businesses face challenges in the upcoming 2026 depreciation limits, which reduce tax benefits of combustion engine vehicles, requiring careful vehicle purchase planning to optimize tax and operational costs.
The influx of older EU vehicles into the used market remains a medium-term issue affecting vehicle quality and emissions in Poland. Infrastructure and market readiness for widespread EV adoption, especially in the commercial sector, continue to pose challenges despite regulatory support.
In essence, Poland's car markets are rapidly evolving under the twin pressures of regulation-driven electrification and growing Chinese brand presence, with both new and used segments responding dynamically amid these shifts.
The increasing popularity of Chinese brands like MG in the new car market, as shown by the surge in sales of the MG HS, is a clear indication of the acceptance of Chinese-made vehicles, particularly in segments such as SUVs (automotive).
The Polish government's new tax regulations favor electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles over conventional combustion-engine cars, which could lead to a transformation of corporate fleet towards electromobility in the industry.
The growing influx of aging vehicles from other EU countries into the used car market is a key driver behind the market's projected growth, with a booming used car market expected to reach USD 36.47 billion by 2030 (finance, transportation, lifestyle).
