Poland: Market for Polypropylene in Primary Forms 2025

Market Size for Polypropylene in Primary Forms in Poland

In 2022, the Polish polypropylene in primary forms market decreased by -5.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Polypropylene in Primary Forms in Poland

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a remarkable increase. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms

Exports from Poland

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of polypropylene in primary forms decreased by -7.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 +55.5% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 65%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of polypropylene in primary forms exports from Poland, with a combined 58% share of total exports. Italy, Slovakia, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +44.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) were the largest markets for polypropylene in primary forms exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 57% of total exports. Italy, Slovakia, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +40.2%, saw 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

The average polypropylene in primary forms export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 47% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Slovakia ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Polypropylene in Primary Forms

Imports into Poland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of polypropylene in primary forms decreased by -16.2% to X tons for the first time since 2011, thus ending a ten-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, polypropylene in primary forms imports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of polypropylene in primary forms to Poland, with a 23% share of total imports. Moreover, polypropylene in primary forms imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+7.3% per year) and Russia (+161.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of polypropylene in primary forms to Poland, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+9.7% per year) and South Korea (+22.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average polypropylene in primary forms import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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