Poland: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Poland

The Polish market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 9.8%. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Poland

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -15.5% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Poland

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 18% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Poland, with a combined 51% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, Sweden, the UK, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belarus, Serbia, Slovakia, Austria and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +202.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Poland, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -13.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+3.4% per year) and Ukraine (+0.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 137% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 Germany (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported into Poland; waning by -5.4% compared with 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2.3%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers reduced modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 4.4%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Finland (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Poland, together comprising 93% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Germany ($X) and Finland ($X) appeared to be the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Poland, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +0.8%, recorded 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) and Sweden ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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