The biotechnology sector in Poland has shown noticeable fluctuations in the number of patents between 2013 and 2023. The year-on-year variation indicates significant increases during certain periods, particularly from 2018 to 2020, with notable growth in 2019 (20.66%) and 2020 (25.24%). However, years like 2016 and 2017 saw declines by 24.18% and 9.02%, respectively. In 2023, the number of patents stood at 45.19 units, demonstrating a steady but slower growth rate of 2.09% compared to the previous year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years has averaged 9.94%.
Looking ahead, from 2024 to 2028, the projected number of patents is expected to follow a more stable growth path with an estimated five-year CAGR of 1.53%, leading to an overall forecasted increase of 7.9% by 2028. Future trends to watch for include potential policy changes affecting biotechnology R&D, advancements in genetic engineering, and bioinformatics, which could significantly impact patent activity in this sector.
