Poland: Plastic Packaging Market 2024

Plastic Packaging Market Size in Poland

The Polish plastic packaging market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Plastic packaging consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Packaging Production in Poland

In value terms, plastic packaging production expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Plastic Packaging Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of plastic packaging, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic packaging exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plastic packaging exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic packaging exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), threefold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic packaging exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic packaging export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Packaging Imports

Imports into Poland

For the third consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in overseas purchases of plastic packaging, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic packaging imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic packaging imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic packaging to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average plastic packaging import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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