Poland: Natural Polymers Market 2024

Natural Polymers Market Size in Poland

The Polish natural polymers market dropped to $X in 2021, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +7.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Natural Polymers Production in Poland

In value terms, natural polymers production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 895%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Natural Polymers Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 164%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural polymers exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 96%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for natural polymers exports from Poland, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, natural polymers exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Australia (X tons), fivefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +73.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+504.5% per year) and Turkey (+214.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms exports from Poland, comprising 19% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 8.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +61.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+22.2% per year) and Russia (+13.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average natural polymers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Ukraine (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Polymers Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of natural and modified natural polymers in primary forms imported into Poland rose rapidly to X tons, with an increase of 12% against the year before. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 32%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural polymers imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.7% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural polymers imports to Poland, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Belgium, France, Canada, the Netherlands, the UK and Norway, which together accounted for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +33.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural polymers suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 41% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, the UK and Norway, which together accounted for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of +40.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average natural polymers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 22% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, natural polymers import price increased by +46.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 Netherlands (+27.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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