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MARKET STUDIES INFORMATION STORE

JURISDICTION:

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

UPDATED: DECEMBER 2015

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Poland- Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Construction Market: Copper plumbing

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January 2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The market study was conducted to get information on the structure of the market.

Link to report:

Sector: Waste and waste management

Market: Waste management

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Detailed analysis of the market structure and its players for the Department of Consumer Policy, UOKiK.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production and distribution of games

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study is conducted to analyse competition and market structure.

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Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Furniture fittings

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Initiated 2/2015

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Own initiative

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Energy Market: Heating Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

August 2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Market research conducted as part of antitrust proceedings.

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Sector: Fuel Market: Biofuels

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June 2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by a high level of concentration ratio on the market and possible occurrence of anticompetitive practices.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Paving blocks

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May 2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of the paving blocks offered on the domestic market. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process.

Link to report:

Sector: Financial services Market: Financial audit

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April 2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main purpose of the study was to analyse competition on the financial audit market.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Pharmaceuticals Market: Drugs sale

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February 2015

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22/05/2014-26/02/2015

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

General analysis of the market of drug sales by pharmacies – legal framework, concentration, state of competition.

Link to report: https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=16470

Sector: Other Market: Airports management

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February 2015

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23/08/2013-27/02/2015

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Complaint of a pilot training company

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Airport’s refusal to make its premises available for the purpose of pilot training.

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Fuel Market: Production and

distribution of coal Range of Possible Outcomes

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November 2014

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Information about possible problems on the domestic market for coal distribution.

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Sector: Waste and waste management

Market: Waste disposal Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

October 2014

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Market research conducted as part of antitrust proceedings.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Fuel Market: Base oil and

lubricants

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October 2014

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The main purpose of the study was to define the relevant market and collect information about competition on the market.

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Sector: Construction Market: Developers market

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April 2014

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The Polish Act on the protection of the rights of purchasers of flats or single-family houses entered into force in 2012. Its main objective was to reduce the risk borne by consumers when purchasing a house or a flat on the primary market. After two years of the act’s existence, UOKiK conducted a market study the main purpose of which was to assess the impact of the new regulation on the market. Nearly 1,000 entities - developers, housing co-operatives and banks - were asked to provide their assessment of the regulations in force, the impact thereof on their business activity, as well as their opinion on the need for and the scope of potential modifications to the Act. Information gathered during the market study was used to prepare the “Draft information of the Council of Ministers for Parliament concerning implications of the Act’s implementation, with proposed amendments”.

Link to report: http://www.uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=14879

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing Market: Fire extinguishers

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2014

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Gaining in-depth knowledge of the market. A study of the market, including the determination of its structure and degree of concentration.

Link to report:

Sector: Groceries (food and drink)

Market: Food for pets Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

January 2014

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In-house work / information from market participants

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by a high level of concentration ratio on the market, RPM suspicion, and possible use of anticompetitive loyalty/fidelity rebates.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production and distribution of electric mowers and other electric gardening tools

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January 2014 C

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was conducted to analyse competition and market structure.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Gate automation systems

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2014

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12 months

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of the gate automation systems offered on the domestic market. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Other Market: Turf production and

sale

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

December 2013

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13/08/2013-31/12/2013

Source of idea for study:

Turf producer complaint

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Discounts policy of one of turf producers towards distributors, potential abuse of dominant position.

Link to report:

Sector: Fuel Market: Gas market Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

December 2013

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9 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Detailed analysis of the market structure and its players.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Groceries (Food and Drink)

Market: Beer Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

December 2013

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28 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by a high level of concentration ratio on the market and possible occurrence of anticompetitive practices.

Link to report:

Sector: Fuel Market: Heat pump

distribution

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

October 2013

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1 year 5 months

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Road signs

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End Date:

Ongoing

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Initiated 12/2013

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing Market: Ready-mixed concrete

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

April 2013

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main purpose of the market study was to analyse competition. In Poland, cement producers are vertically integrated with producers of ready-mixed concrete.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Retail Sector Market: RTV AGD chain

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End Date:

April 2013

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15 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main purpose of the study was to define the relevant market in conducted proceedings.

Link to report:

Sector: Construction Market: Structural steel

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End Date:

February 2013

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The market study was conducted to gain information on the structure of the market.

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Domestic market of license plates production

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January 2013

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18/05/2012-29/01/2013

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District authorities (City of Olsztyn)

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Suspicion of bid rigging.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Portable readers

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

July 2013

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2 years

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In-house work

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing Market: Seed of corn and

sugar beets

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2013

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Gaining in-depth knowledge of the market. A study of the market, including the determination of its structure and degree of concentration.

Link to report:

Sector: Other Market: Morgue services

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2013

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1 year 7 months

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In-house work

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production and distribution of roofing felt

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2013

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was conducted to analyse competition and market structure.

Link to report:

Sector: Groceries (Food and Drink)

Market: Baby food

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2013

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17 months

Source of idea for study:

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by a high level of concentration ratio on the market and possible occurrence of anticompetitive practices.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Other Market: Fish processing Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

December 2012

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27 months

Source of idea for study:

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Detailed analysis of the market structure and its players.

Link to report:

Sector: Energy Market: Pellet fuel

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

December 2012

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4 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Detailed analysis of the market structure and its players.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Other Market: Software for motor

vehicle inspection stations

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

November 2012

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11 months

Source of idea for study:

In-house work

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of the market for sales of motor vehicle inspection stations software. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process

Link to report:

Sector: Transport Market: Transport of goods by

rail

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

September 2012

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24 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main problem analysed during the market study was delimitation of the

relevant market or markets covering transport of goods by rail. The definition so

far used by UOKiK had been questioned by railway companies. UOKiK had to

decide whether it was justified to separate rail freight market into block trains and

single wagon load trains.

Link to report: http://www.uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=12502

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Construction Market: Cement

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

August 2012

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28 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

In 2009, UOKiK fined cement producers for participation in a cartel. The main purpose of the study was to analyse competition in the cement market after UOKiK decision.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Shower cubicles production

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

June 2012

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10/10/2011-29/06/2012

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Focus on potential collusion in distribution, price fixing and also naming product markets.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production and distribution of styrofoam and similar products

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

April 2012

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9 months

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was conducted to analyse competition and market structure

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: E-cigarettes Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

March 2012

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8 months

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Waste and waste management

Market: Communal waste market

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

March 2012

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21 months

Source of idea for study:

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

On 1 January 2012, an amendment prepared by the Ministry of Environment entered into force changing the Act on maintaining cleanliness and order in communes. It completely changed the system of waste management in Poland. Before the amendment, property owners could decide which undertaking was to collect their waste. Under current rules, this choice can only be made by the commune/municipality by way of a tender procedure. The selected company provides its services throughout the territory of a given commune/municipality, and in the case of larger municipalities - within a certain area. Local authorities needed to introduce new solutions until mid-2013. While the works on the new regulations were in progress, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection decided to examine the situation on this market

Link to report: https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=11547

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Welding machines

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2012

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Duration:

10 months

Source of idea for study:

In-house work / information from market participants

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The market study was conducted to study competition on the market. RPM suspicion

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Waste and waste management

Market: Parish cemeteries administration

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End Date:

January 2012

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of parish cemeteries administration launched in relation to anti-trust proceedings concerning the issue of participants’ conduct on such markets.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing Market: Fiber optic cables

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2012

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Gaining in-depth knowledge of the market. A study of the market, including the determination of its structure and degree of concentration.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Media Market: Pay TV

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

December 2011

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main purpose of the market study was to analyse competition on the pay TV market. During the study, a merger of the largest cable operators on this market was reported to UOKiK. The market study was also used to collect information for evaluating this merger.

Link to report: https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=10701

Sector: Waste and waste management

Market: Waste management and disposal

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

December 2011

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of waste management and disposal market. Issues: market structure and concentration. The analysis was a part of a nationwide study related to forthcoming changes in the waste management system in Poland under new legislation.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Retail Sector (excluding food and drink only)

Market: Books, music and computer games market

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

November 2011

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16 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The main purpose of the study was to analyse competition on books, music and computer games markets. During the study, a merger between two largest players on this market was reported to UOKiK. The market study was also used to collect information for eval uating this merger.

Link to report: http://www.uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=10245

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production and distribution of boilers

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

November 2011

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7 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was conducted to analyse competition and market structure.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Financial services Market: Banking services

market

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

June 2011

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK Department of Consumer Policy (now Department of Consumer Protection) requested a detailed analysis of the banking services market in relation to the ongoing debate on a special privilege of banks in Poland (the right of banks to issue bank enforcement titles).

Link to report: https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?id=1272 (the right of banks to issue bank

enforcement titles towards individuals)

https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?id=1271 (the right of banks to issue bank

enforcement titles towards businesses)

Sector: Chemicals Market: Mineral wool

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

May 2011

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Mineral wool offered on the domestic market. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Production of halon (gas)

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

May 2011

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

Sector: Groceries (food and drink)

Market: Production and distribution of gelatine

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

April 2011

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9 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of gelatine production and distribution on the national market. Issues: market structure and concentration.

Link to report:

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Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Pharmaceuticals Market: Paid vaccines for

children and infants

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

February 2011

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31/03/2010- 17/02/2011

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In-house work

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

General analysis of the market – its structure, concentration, competition.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing Market: Bicycles

Range of Possible Outcomes

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2011

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Gaining in-depth knowledge of the market. A study of the market, including the determination of its structure and degree of concentration

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Construction Market: Bars for concrete

reinforcement

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End Date:

December 2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The market study was conducted to study competition on the market.

Link to report:

Sector: Retail Sector (excluding food and drink only market studies)

Market: Gardening accessories

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May 2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Study of the gardening accessories distribution market. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Car batteries Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

March 2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Car batteries offered on the domestic market. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct in the distribution process.

Link to report:

Sector: Professions Market: Chimney sweep

services Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

February 2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of the market, including its structure and level of concentration.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Manufacturing (products excluding those which have separate sector entries)

Market: Sanitary fittings Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

February 2010

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Complaint

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Sanitary fittings marketed by manufacturers from two regions of Poland. Issues: market structure and concentration, participants’ conduct.

Link to report:

Sector: Manufacturing Market: The substructure of

rails

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Gaining in-depth knowledge of the market. A study of the market, including the determination of its structure and degree of concentration.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Energy Market: Wholesale energy

market Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2010

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Consumers’ complaints

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Competition Protection asked for an in-depth analysis of the wholesale contracts offered by the biggest integrated energy group that operates in Poland.

Link to report: https://uokik.gov.pl/download.php?plik=8012

Sector: Retail Sector (excluding food and drink only market studies)

Market: Shopping vouchers Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2010

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Legislative changes in regulation of firms’ business conduct.

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Consumer Policy (now Department of Consumer Protection) asked for a detailed analysis of a market structure and its players.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Financial Services Market: Consumer mobility in

retail banking (personal accounts)

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Link to report:

Sector: Retail Sector (excluding food and drink only market studies)

Market: Tobacco products Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by a high level of concentration ratio on the market and a possible occurrence of anticompetitive loyalty / fidelity rebates.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Professions Market: Entry barriers for

technical professions Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2010

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UOKiK’s earlier market study (legal professions)

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Analysis of restrictions on entry and professional conduct.

Link to report:

Sector: Transport Market: Air transport market Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Assessment of competition and market structure 5 years after its liberalisation.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Media Market: Radio broadcasting

stations/networks Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2010

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Merger Control asked for a detailed analysis of the market structure and its players.

Link to report:

Sector: Financial Services Market: Financial

intermediaries services

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2010

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24 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Dynamic growth of the market along with a lack of authority of financial watchdog and the acts of bankruptcies that may cause severe financial consequences for consumers. The study seeks methods of achieving pro-consumer solutions in the market.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Chemicals Market: Sodium carbonate Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

December 2009

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An earlier market study concerning chemical products

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Competition Protection asked for the scope of the relevant geographic market.

Link to report:

Sector: Financial Services Market: Consumer Credit

Contracts Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

November 2009

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5 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Legislative changes.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Retail Sector (excluding food and drink only market studies)

Market: DIY chain stores Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

October 2009

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

The study was triggered by the increasing market concentration. The main goal was to define a scope of the relevant geographic markets and accordingly to assess concentration ratios.

Link to report:

Sector: Construction Market: Roof Covering Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2009

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18 months

Source of idea for study:

Significant price fluctuations in the past years

Outcome (tick relevant columns): √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Competition Protection asked for a detailed market analysis.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Pharmaceuticals Market: Introduction of

pharmaceutical products to the market

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2009

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Source of idea for study:

Outcome (tick relevant columns): √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

An earlier study concerning wholesale market of pharmaceutical products.

Link to report:

Sector: Transport Market: Organisation of public

transport in selected cities

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2009

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10 months

Source of idea for study:

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ √ ☐ ☐ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of State Aid Monitoring asked for an analysis of organisation of public transport in a group of selected cities.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Construction Market: Wall building

materials Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

January 2009

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18 months

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s Department of Competition Protection asked for a detailed market analysis along with a definition of the relevant product and geographic markets.

Link to report:

Sector: Construction Market: Production and

Distribution of Chipboards

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2008

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Source of idea for study:

Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s earlier antitrust proceeding.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Financial Services Market: Banks' Fees and

Commissions for Current Accounts

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2008

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Source of idea for study:

Outcome (tick relevant columns): √ ☐ ☐ √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Press articles along with significant increase in banks’ fees and commissions for current accounts in space of few last years.

Link to report:

Sector: Professions Market: Entry barriers for

Legal Professions Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2008

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Source of idea for study:

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Legislative changes affecting market regulation.

Link to report: http://uokik.gov.pl/pl/ochrona_konkurencji/analiza_rynkow/#pytanie16 (see: Raport z badania opłat w samorządach zawodów prawniczych)

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Transport Market: Freight Transport Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2008

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Source of idea for study:

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s earlier antitrust proceeding.

Link to report:

Sector: Chemicals Market: Chemical Products Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2007

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Outcome (tick relevant columns): √ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

UOKiK’s earlier antitrust proceeding.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Communications Market: Stationary Telephony Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2007

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Link to report:

Sector: Construction Market: Sales of Lime Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2007

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

An earlier market study concerning cement market.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: E-Commerce Market: Debit Cards on the

Internet Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2007

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Consumer complaint

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Link to report:

Sector: Energy Market: Electricity Market Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

2007

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Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Possible changes in a legal environment – the Government’s consolidation programme.

Link to report:

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Information Store

Poland – Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection

Sector: Media Market: Production and

Distribution of Recorded Music

Range of Possible Outcomes

End Date:

2007

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Outcome (tick relevant columns): ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ √ ☐

Reason for study (what were the problems)?

Structure of the Polish market after Sony-BMG merger.

Link to report: http://uokik.gov.pl/pl/ochrona_konkurencji/analiza_rynkow/#pytanie14 (see: Raport na temat konkurencji na krajowym rynku produkcji i dystrybucji nagrań muzycznych)

Sector: Postal Services Market: Postal Services Range of Possible Outcomes End Date:

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An ongoing liberalisation process.

Link to report: