Poland: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish fibreboard market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Fibreboard consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Production in Poland

In value terms, fibreboard production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period 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 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X cubic meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X cubic meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X cubic meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fibreboard exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Romania ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Poland

After six years of growth, purchases abroad of fibreboard decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fibreboard imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X cubic meters), Romania (X cubic meters) and Belarus (X cubic meters) were the main suppliers of fibreboard imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Lithuania, Belgium, Russia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Portugal and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Belarus ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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