Prices of services supporting business activity in Poland continued to increase in the fourth quarter of 2025, although the pace of growth remained relatively moderate. According to the latest statistical data, producer prices of business services rose by 0.3% compared with the previous quarter and by 3.4% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024.
This means that the costs of services commonly used by companies – such as consulting, legal services, advertising, IT, or administrative support – are still rising, but at a slower and more stable pace than during the peak inflation period seen in previous years.
Over the entire 2025 year, prices of services related to business activity were on average 3.6% higher than in 2024, indicating that the upward trend in service costs remains present but relatively contained.
Advertising and consulting services recorded the strongest quarterly increases
In quarterly terms, the largest price increases in the fourth quarter of 2025 were recorded in advertising, market research, and public opinion research services, where prices rose by 1.6% compared with the third quarter.
Other sectors that saw noticeable increases included management consulting services, where prices grew by 1.0%, as well as services related to film, video and television production and sound recording, and services connected with building maintenance and landscaping, both of which increased by 0.9%.
The smallest price changes were recorded in IT services, architecture and engineering services, and detective and security services, where prices rose only 0.1% compared with the previous quarter.
Some services remained stable
Several service sectors recorded no price change compared with the third quarter of 2025. This was the case for employment-related services, including recruitment agencies and staffing services.
The stability of prices in this segment may reflect a relatively balanced labor market during the second half of 2025.
Price declines in tourism and broadcasting services
Not all service categories recorded increases. In the fourth quarter of 2025, several sectors saw price declines.
The largest drop was observed in broadcasting services, including free-to-air and subscription television, where prices decreased by 4.9% compared with the previous quarter.
Smaller declines were recorded in tour operator and travel agency services, where prices fell by 0.6%, as well as in rental and leasing services, where prices declined by 0.2%.
Security and information services recorded the strongest annual increases
Looking at year-on-year changes, the largest price increases were observed in services related to security and information services.
The most significant increase occurred in detective and security services, where prices rose by 7.1% compared with the fourth quarter of 2024. Strong growth was also recorded in information services, where prices increased by 5.6%, and in employment-related services, where prices rose by 4.9%.
Meanwhile, relatively small increases were observed in rental and leasing services (up 0.8%), tourism services (up 1.1%), and publishing activities (up 1.2%).
Broadcasting was the only sector with annual price declines
Broadcasting services were the only category in which prices declined compared with the previous year. In this sector, prices were 3.0% lower than in the fourth quarter of 2024.
This decline may be linked to increasing competition in the media sector, evolving business models, and the growing role of digital and streaming platforms.
Business service costs remain on an upward path
Overall, the data suggests that the cost of services used by businesses continues to increase, but the pace of growth has slowed compared with earlier years marked by stronger inflationary pressures.
Price increases in areas such as consulting, advertising, and information services highlight the growing demand for specialized expertise and knowledge-based services. At the same time, the moderate pace of price growth suggests a period of relative stabilization for companies relying on external service providers.
Source: Statistics Poland (GUS).
