Poland: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish envelope market decreased by -16.7% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Production in Poland

In value terms, envelope production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Envelope production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of envelopes exported from Poland soared to X tons, rising by 28% against the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +97.9% against 2012 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, envelope exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +67.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for envelope exports from Poland, accounting for a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, envelope exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+8.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for envelopes exports from Poland, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+7.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 9.2%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Czech Republic (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Envelope Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of envelopes increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, envelope imports contracted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 156% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest envelope supplier to Poland, accounting for a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, envelope imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +13.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.9% per year) and Spain (-14.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of envelopes to Poland, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-9.5% per year) and China (+22.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average envelope import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -16.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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