Poland - Waferboard - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Oct 21, 2023

Significant Drop in Poland's Waferboard Imports to $22M in July 2023

Poland Waferboard Imports

In July 2023, purchases abroad of waferboards decreased by -9% to 76K cubic meters, falling for the fifth month in a row after two months of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in January 2023 when imports increased by 60% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 156K cubic meters in February 2023; however, from March 2023 to July 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, waferboard imports reduced to $22M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in January 2023 when imports increased by 46% month-to-month. Imports peaked at 38M cubic meters in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to July 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.Poland Waferboard Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Waferboard in Poland (million USD)
Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023
Germany7.89.510.211.811.17.610.211.67.97.17.48.76.5
Slovakia2.02.53.04.86.64.77.97.16.84.63.84.03.0
Ukraine2.42.53.53.73.52.73.14.06.55.93.73.62.5
Czech Republic1.31.31.01.10.90.82.44.85.92.32.62.11.8
Austria1.21.82.32.01.91.82.41.62.31.72.31.51.4
Others6.75.47.06.65.04.05.57.48.57.56.45.66.7
Total21.423.027.030.029.121.631.536.737.929.126.325.421.9

Imports by Country

Germany (20K cubic meters), Slovakia (11K cubic meters) and Ukraine (11K cubic meters) were the main suppliers of waferboard imports to Poland, together accounting for 57% of total imports. The Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +5.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of waferboard to Poland, comprising 30% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($3M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 12% share.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from Germany amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Slovakia (+3.5% per month) and Ukraine (+0.6% per month).

Import Prices by Country

In July 2023, the waferboard price stood at $289 per cubic meter (CIF, Poland), waning by -5.5% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2023 an increase of 15% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $306 per cubic meter in June 2023, and then contracted in the following month.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Austria ($471 per cubic meter), while the price for the Czech Republic ($185 per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From July 2022 to July 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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