Polish Consumer Spending Slows as Caution Rises

Polish retail sales growth slowed significantly in April to 1.3% YoY as the Easter holiday effect faded and consumers grew wary of making durable goods purchases.

Key Takeaways

• 1.Poland's retail sales growth slowed to 1.3% YoY in April from 8.7% in March, primarily due to the timing of Easter spending shifting to March.
• 2.Demand for durable goods like cars and electronics weakened significantly, reflecting consumer caution amid Middle East conflict uncertainty and high fuel prices.
• 3.Private consumption growth is expected to decelerate in Q2 2026 to approximately 3%, down from 4% in Q1.

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• Polish consumer spending to slow as caution rises
• Retail sales slow as consumers become more wary
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