Poland: Hard Plastic Comb Market 2024

Hard Plastic Comb Market Size in Poland

The Polish hard plastic comb market contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a moderate expansion. Hard plastic comb consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Production in Poland

In value terms, hard plastic comb production shrank significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 254%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Hard Plastic Comb Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of hard rubber or plastic combs increased by 15% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 339%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, hard plastic comb exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 401%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) were the main destinations of hard plastic comb exports from Poland, with a combined 36% share 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 Germany (with a CAGR of +117.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for hard rubber or plastic combs exports from Poland, comprising 25% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +122.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+26.8% per year) and Romania (+21.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average hard plastic comb export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -26.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 55%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Latvia ($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 the Netherlands (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hard Plastic Comb Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of hard rubber or plastic combs, when their volume decreased by -4.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 140%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hard plastic comb imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 205%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main hard plastic comb supplier to Poland, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+101.3% per year) and Germany (+3.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of hard rubber or plastic combs to Poland, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 5.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +14.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+15.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+97.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average hard plastic comb import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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