Poland: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2024

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Poland

For the third consecutive year, the Polish paper pulp moulded articles market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 6.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +59.8% against 2019 indices. Paper pulp moulded articles consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Poland

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Poland

In 2022, paper pulp moulded articles exports from Poland rose notably to X tons, surging by 10% against 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 88%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Poland, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +44.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+32.1% per year) and Austria (+62.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for paper pulp moulded articles exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 61% of total exports. Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Hungary, Sweden and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +103.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, paper pulp moulded articles export price increased by +24.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Hungary (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp decreased by -3.2% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by +64.4% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper pulp moulded articles imports to Poland, with a combined 56% share of total imports. Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, China, Belarus, Croatia, Russia, the Netherlands, Romania and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +65.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper pulp moulded articles suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for 48% of total imports. France, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Croatia, Russia, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

Lithuania, with a CAGR of +69.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper pulp moulded articles import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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