Behind these numbers, there are deeper and long-lasting structural changes. The share of households facing serious financial difficulties is decreasing, and 42% of consumers now say they feel financially stable. At the same time, nearly 30% still struggle to make ends meet, showing a clear polarization. In practice, this means two different attitudes: some consumers feel more comfortable spending, while others stay highly focused on controlling their budgets.
Poles love promotions
Our data clearly shows that Poland remains a market moderately driven by promotions. In 2025, more than 33% of FMCG purchases were made during promotional offers, and their importance continues to grow. Although this may seem like a high result, in terms of the share of promotional purchases Poland ranks only 10th among 16 European countries included in the YouGov study. The ranking is led by the Czech Republic, where promotions account for 56% of purchases, while Belgium ranks last with 19%.
The role of discount stores is also gradually increasing. Their market share has exceeded 44%. Small chain-format stores and drugstores also remain in good condition and are recording a significant growth rate.
New growth drivers
In 2025, the positive market dynamics were mainly driven by categories related to freshness and convenience. Among the segments that contributed additional volume to shopping baskets were fresh meat, fruit and natural yogurts, kefir, ready meals, functional beverages, iced tea, and fresh fruit. On the other hand, volume declines were recorded in categories such as detergents, alcohol, dog food, and sliced cold cuts.
Less randomness, more control
According to the Behavior Change report, in the coming months the biggest influence on consumers’ purchasing decisions will be quality, promotions and price, as well as health and well-being. Meanwhile, the Trend Galaxy report shows that the key need supporting consumer trends will be security and control. Already today, 97% of households say that this factor has a moderate or strong influence on their purchasing decisions (including 57% who say the influence is strong).