The share of Russian gas in Polish imports has fallen from 44 to 13 percent in just one year. Poland now relies mainly on supplies from Sweden, the United States and Norway, according to the Polish Liquefied Gas Organization (POGP). In 2025 there were no shortages, and prices stabilized after a temporary spike.
2025 proved to be a breakthrough year for the Polish LPG market. The decisive factor was the entry into force of sanctions restricting imports of liquefied gas from Russia. This forced a rapid search for new supply sources and a complete redesign of the existing logistics chains.
For the first time in history, the majority of LPG imported into Poland came from Western directions. Despite concerns about such a drastic shift, the market remained stable and end-users did not experience any availability problems. POGP data shows that LPG consumption in Poland reached 2.45 million tonnes in 2025, up 0.2 percent year-on-year. Domestic production covered 18.4 percent of demand, with the remainder filled by imports. Deliveries from Russia shrank from about 1.1 million tonnes to 300,000 tonnes, lowering Russia’s share of Polish imports from over 44 percent to just 12.6 percent.
New trade partners step in
New trading partners quickly filled the void left by Russian supplies. The importance of Northern and Western European countries grew significantly. Sweden became the largest LPG supplier to Poland, accounting for more than a quarter of all imports. As POGP emphasizes, the supply structure today is more diversified than ever before.
Despite the need for a complete reorganization of transport and logistics infrastructure, the industry adapted smoothly to the new reality. The change in main import directions did not lead to any supply problems. Throughout 2025, there were no LPG shortages or disruptions in deliveries. Although prices rose temporarily in the first months of the year, they later stabilized and even began to fall – supported by a larger supply of the commodity on global markets.
Fastest supply shift in Polish history
– This was the largest and fastest change in fuel supply directions in the history of the Polish market. Thanks to the efforts of entrepreneurs, the process went smoothly and remained virtually invisible to end customers – said Bartosz Kwiatkowski, CEO of the Polish Liquefied Gas Organization.
The transformation is a clear sign that Poland has successfully broken away from its historical dependence on Russian energy carriers. The LPG market, which just a few years ago seemed locked into eastern supplies, now looks completely different. Analysts say the current supply structure is not only more secure but also more resilient to potential geopolitical shocks. The country’s energy security has reached a level never seen before.
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