# Polish automotive market trends

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261103-polish-automotive-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-11-03T12:29:41.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Polish vehicle registration market has shown growth throughout 2026, with cumulative registrations reaching 588,525 units, a 9.74% increase compared to the previous year. In October 2026, new registrations rose 5.65% year-on-year.

Market dynamics show shifting competition between major manufacturers. Skoda has been narrowing its market share gap with Toyota. While Toyota maintained a commanding lead between 2022 and 2024, the advantage over Skoda decreased from over 70 percent annually to approximately 40 percent by early 2026. As of October 2026, the Toyota Corolla remains the top-selling passenger car for the year, though the Skoda Octavia was the best-selling model for that specific month.

Other notable trends include a decline in market share for Chinese passenger car manufacturers, which fell to 13.5% in October from a peak of 15.9% in August. Additionally, the market share for battery electric vehicles has remained above 6% for two consecutive months.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Poland vehicle registrations rise 5.65% year-on-year in October

Polish vehicle registrations grew 5.65% year-on-year in October, with the Skoda Octavia leading monthly sales and Toyota Corolla maintaining the top spot for the year.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-vehicle-registrations-rise-565-year-on-year-in-october

### 2026-11-02: Skoda narrows market share gap with Toyota in Poland

Skoda is rapidly closing the registration gap with Toyota in the Polish new car market, significantly reducing Toyota's long-standing dominance through 2025 and early 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/skoda-narrows-market-share-gap-with-toyota-in-poland

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