Poland: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by -1.5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Poland

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.2%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 7.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Poland, with a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (-1.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Poland, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 4.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+3.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (-2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Spain ($X per ton) and Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) and Switzerland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Poland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume increased by 14% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Poland, with a combined 58% share of total imports. Finland, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +31.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Sweden ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports. Finland, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +30.6%, 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 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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