Poland: Market for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip 2024

Market Size for Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Poland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Polish market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, when its value decreased by -67.9% to $X. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Production of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip in Poland

In value terms, production of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip were exported from Poland; picking up by 5.2% on the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +24.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Poland, with a 24% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+12.4% per year) and France (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+14.2% per year) and the Czech Republic (+12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 27% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Slovakia (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Plastic Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil And Strip

Imports into Poland

In 2021, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip into Poland amounted to X tons, with an increase of 15% against 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +16.6% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest plastic plate, sheet, film, foil and strip supplier to Poland, with a 27% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+9.0% per year) and China (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip to Poland, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 6.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 UK ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hungary (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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