Poland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in Poland

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 9.8%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports from Poland

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Poland reached X tons in 2021, picking up by 3.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 3.3% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Poland, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-2.4% per year) and the UK (+1.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports from Poland, comprising 48% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 5% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-2.8% per year) and Russia (+9.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Slovakia (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when their volume increased by 12% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 18%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets amounted to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets to Poland, accounting for a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovakia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+15.6% per year) and Germany (+14.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets suppliers to Poland were Slovakia ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports. Austria, Slovenia, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +32.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 15%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($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 (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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