Poland - Sack Kraft Paper - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Oct 23, 2024

Poland's Import of Sack Kraft Paper Declines by 24% to $101 Million in 2023

Poland Sack Kraft Paper Imports

In 2023, overseas purchases of sack kraft paper decreased by -27.6% to 78K tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 113K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports contracted notably to $101M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $132M in 2022, and then declined significantly in the following year.Poland Sack Kraft Paper Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Sack Kraft Paper in Poland (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Czech Republic30.531.138.123.731.334.542.937.245.953.939.0
Austria32.826.216.95.96.79.813.015.421.532.626.7
Sweden16.914.912.79.311.120.318.816.418.520.414.8
BulgariaN/AN/AN/A0.4N/A1.1N/AN/AN/A7.47.9
Lithuania2.23.42.52.52.53.43.14.24.85.22.5
Italy0.60.90.60.61.31.31.22.22.51.62.1
Germany0.50.60.70.80.60.80.61.83.42.41.7
Bosnia and Herzegovina1.00.81.11.22.31.91.41.83.21.41.4
Estonia1.92.81.22.02.03.23.42.43.51.30.9
Others6.55.33.80.91.43.96.14.45.95.43.7
Total92.985.877.747.059.180.390.785.7109132101

Imports by Country

the Czech Republic (32K tons), Austria (20K tons) and Sweden (11K tons) were the main suppliers of sack kraft paper imports to Poland, with a combined 81% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Lithuania, Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +102.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($39M), Austria ($27M) and Sweden ($15M) appeared to be the largest sack kraft paper suppliers to Poland, together comprising 80% of total imports. Bulgaria, Lithuania, Italy, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +110.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

In 2023, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (56K tons) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Poland, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (22K tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm imports amounted to -2.0%.

In value terms, unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($69M) constituted the largest type of sack kraft paper supplied to Poland, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm ($32M), with a 31% share of total imports.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the sack kraft paper price stood at $1,285 per ton (CIF, Poland), growing by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a notable increase from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sack kraft paper import price increased by +52.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of 26%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Italy ($1,347 per ton) and Austria ($1,328 per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($1,137 per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($1,137 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sack kraft paper 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.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17124120 - Uncoated, unbleached sack kraft paper (excluding for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)
  • Prodcom 17124140 - Uncoated sack kraft paper (excluding unbleached, for writing, p rinting or other graphic purposes, punch card stock and punch card tape paper)

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

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    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)
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    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)
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    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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    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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