Poland - Hardboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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May 24, 2023

Poland's Hardboard Price Rises to $845 per Cubic Meter

Poland Hardboard Export Price in February 2023

In February 2023, the hardboard price stood at $845 per cubic meter, therefore (FOB, Poland), remained relatively stable against the previous month. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average export price increased by 7.2% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $883 per cubic meter in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to February 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($1,116 per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Germany ($673 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Hardboard in Poland (USD per cubic meter)
Feb 2022Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023
Denmark1,0291,0531,0179881,1551,0789611,0128988611,0291,0341,116
Latvia1,0088851,0709549439449888778888859959801,084
Czech Republic7508231,008805831792835787815827817870941
Slovakia698694753694777721739793745840806921930
Lithuania1,0721,0329939371,012905943891907959948976926
Sweden877923916913895937790840832831889837908
Romania857796743755805733773733748783818793833
Italy889873867763752723687690649647712829828
Ireland677671684715703760758746769759785794793
Germany636634652676702643632624588622642659673
Average875839837826883816814795768788846838845

Poland Hardboard Exports

In February 2023, the amount of hardboard exported from Poland declined markedly to 21K cubic meters, shrinking by -19.9% on the month before. In general, exports saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when exports increased by 24% month-to-month. The exports peaked at 34K cubic meters in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hardboard exports declined remarkably to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in February 2023. Overall, exports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when exports increased by 23% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 29M cubic meters in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to February 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Poland Hardboard Exports by Country

Germany (7K cubic meters), Lithuania (4.5K cubic meters) and Romania (1.7K cubic meters) were the main destinations of hardboard exports from Poland, together comprising 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Sweden, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Latvia, Ireland and Denmark, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From February 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($4.7M), Lithuania ($4.2M) and Romania ($1.4M) appeared to be the largest markets for hardboard exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +1.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the hardboard market in Poland. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Country coverage:

  • Poland

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Poland
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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