Poland: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Poland

The Polish corrugated paper box market totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Corrugated Paper Box Production in Poland

In value terms, corrugated paper box production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% 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 2017 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by -6.1% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 40% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for corrugated paper box exports from Poland, accounting for a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, corrugated paper box exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+6.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +13.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+10.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 17% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 19%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Lithuania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Lithuania (+7.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Poland

Corrugated paper box imports into Poland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 18% compared with the previous year. In general, imports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Poland, with a combined 68% share of total imports. China, Italy, France, Slovakia, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard to Poland, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.7% per year) and China (+29.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 19%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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