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Poland excise tax reform and market impact
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Poland excise tax reform and market impact
On 13 July 2026 2026, the Polish Ministry of Finance presented proposed a draft law to raise excise duties on alcoholic drinks by 15 % 15% from 2027 and to amend a range of fuel‑related various fuel-related taxes. The proposal included raising the tax on ethyl alcohol from 8,391 zł to 9,190 zł per hectolitre, with a further increase to 10,109 zł planned. Industry groups groups, including the Polish Beer Brewers Association, warned that higher alcohol taxes these hikes could depress reduce beer sales by approximately 5%, trigger brewery closures, and affect agricultural inputs. The same week, on harm the supply chain for grains, potatoes, and hops. On 23 July 2026, the Council of Ministers adopted amendments expanding the definition of electronic cigarettes to ensure all devices and applying components are subject to a uniform excise rate of 50 zł per unit and increasing the unit. The liquid tax was also set to increase from 1.80 zł to 2.20 zł per millilitre, with most provisions taking effect shortly after publication and the higher liquid rate from effective 1 January 2027. A further development was announced on By 1 August 2026. The 2026, the government outlined additional 2027 excise increases: a confirmed 5 % rise a 5% alcohol tax increase for alcohol, 2027, with a possible 15 % 15% hike that would add roughly 1–1.20 zł to a vodka bottle and 5–8 gr to a beer; under discussion. Plans also included a 15 % increase on 15% rise for traditional cigarettes, raising a pack price from about 20 zł to 26 zł; cigarettes and higher taxes on e‑cigarette liquids and sugary drinks. The Finance Ministry of Agriculture warned defended these measures on public-health grounds. However, subsequent reports indicate that steep tobacco excise hikes could curb demand and hurt the supply chain significantly exceeded initial discussions. While a 10% increase was once considered, actual hikes reached 25% for grains, potatoes, hops traditional cigarettes and fruits, while up to 75% for e-cigarettes. This has driven a rapid expansion of the Finance Ministry defended illegal grey market; the measures on public‑health grounds. share of illegal cigarettes rose from 5.4% in 2024 to 9.7% in the first quarter of 2026. Consequently, the projected 3.5 billion PLN revenue surge for 2025 only materialized as approximately 1.6 billion PLN.
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