Poland: Aluminium Foil Market 2024

Aluminium Foil Market Size in Poland

After five years of growth, the Polish aluminium foil market decreased by -1.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +65.2% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Aluminium Foil Production in Poland

In value terms, aluminium foil production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +60.4% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Aluminium Foil Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of aluminium foil were exported from Poland; which is down by -5.6% compared with 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, aluminium foil exports soared to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 31%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of aluminium foil exports from Poland, with a combined 49% share of total exports. Romania, Austria, Hungary, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Bulgaria, Slovakia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +25.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for aluminium foil exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Romania, Hungary, Austria, the Czech Republic, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Ukraine, Bulgaria and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average aluminium foil export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Aluminium Foil Imports

Imports into Poland

Aluminium foil imports into Poland was estimated at X tons in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, aluminium foil imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +70.7% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of aluminium foil imports to Poland, with a combined 50% share of total imports. Sweden, China, South Korea, Austria, Armenia, Greece, Bulgaria, Russia, Thailand and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +146.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest aluminium foil suppliers to Poland were Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. South Korea, Sweden, Austria, China, Greece, Armenia, Bulgaria, Thailand, Russia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +150.4%, recorded 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.

Import Prices by Country

The average aluminium foil import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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