Poland: Artificial Staple Fibre Market 2025

Artificial Staple Fibre Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish artificial staple fibre market decreased by -22.3% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Artificial Staple Fibre Production in Poland

In value terms, artificial staple fibre production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 90%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Artificial Staple Fibre Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of artificial staple fibres decreased by -71.1% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2,577% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,611%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Ukraine (X kg) were the main destinations of artificial staple fibre exports from Poland, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +367.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for artificial staple fibres exports from Poland, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +576.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+33.9% per year) and Italy (+1.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average artificial staple fibre export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 149% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 335%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+46.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Artificial Staple Fibre Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, artificial staple fibre imports into Poland soared to X tons, surging by 799% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,872%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, artificial staple fibre imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,384% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of artificial staple fibre to Poland, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, artificial staple fibre imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+12.2% per year) and Estonia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of artificial staple fibres to Poland, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+10.1% per year) and Estonia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average artificial staple fibre import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, artificial staple fibre import price decreased by -27.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 118%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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