Poland: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish newsprint market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Newsprint Production in Poland

In value terms, newsprint production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 5.3%. Newsprint production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of newsprint decreased by -16.8% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 448%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 525% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of newsprint exports from Poland, together comprising 60% 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 Denmark (with a CAGR of +135.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for newsprint exported from Poland were Denmark ($X), Sweden ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +133.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, newsprint export price increased by +72.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Lithuania (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of newsprint decreased by -3.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +3.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of newsprint imports to Poland, together comprising 56% of total imports. Belgium, Finland, Austria and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest newsprint suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Sweden ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. Finland, Belgium, Austria and Norway lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +35.0%, saw 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 newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 44% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Austria ($X per ton) and Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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