Poland: Plastic Bag Market 2024

Plastic Bag Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish plastic bag market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Plastic Bag Production in Poland

In value terms, plastic bag production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Plastic Bag Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic sacks and bags were exported from Poland; with an increase of 2.9% compared with the year before. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, plastic bag exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +30.7% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for plastic bag exports from Poland, accounting for a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, plastic bag exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), twofold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +7.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+18.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+17.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for plastic sacks and bags exports from Poland, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+13.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+14.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average plastic bag export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 (+8.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Plastic Bag Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of plastic sacks and bags were imported into Poland; surging by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +102.0% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, plastic bag imports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of plastic bag imports to Poland, together accounting for 55% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +44.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Vietnam ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest plastic bag suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 45% of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Bangladesh and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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 plastic bag import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+11.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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