Poland's tobacco black market at 5.3% and alcohol at 3.2%, both below EU average

Poland's Ministry of Finance reports that the illicit tobacco market stood at 5.3% and the illicit alcohol market at 3.2% in 2025, citing KPMG and the National Revenue Administration respectively. Both figures are well below the EU average, indicating effective enforcement. The data points to a continued decline in black-market trade in both categories.