Poland: Natural Cork Stopper Market 2025

Natural Cork Stopper Market Size in Poland

The Polish natural cork stopper market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Cork Stopper Production in Poland

In value terms, natural cork stopper production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 22%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Natural Cork Stopper Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of corks and stoppers of natural cork, when their volume decreased by -22.6% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural cork stopper exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of natural cork stopper exports from Poland, together accounting for 60% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +170.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for corks and stoppers of natural cork exports from Poland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +94.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-9.3% per year) and the UK (+16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural cork stopper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 15% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, natural cork stopper export price decreased by -21.8% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 71%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Germany (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Cork Stopper Imports

Imports into Poland

Natural cork stopper imports into Poland dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -4.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, natural cork stopper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest natural cork stopper supplier to Poland, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, natural cork stopper imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+39.4% per year) and Italy (-8.4% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of corks and stoppers of natural cork to Poland, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+43.2% per year) and Italy (-7.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average natural cork stopper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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