Poland: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2024

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in Poland

The Polish recovered fibre pulp market dropped to $X in 2022, reducing by -8.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of recovered fibre pulp decreased by -26.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 127%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for recovered fibre pulp exports from Poland, accounting for a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, recovered fibre pulp exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Switzerland (X tons), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +9.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+75.1% per year) and Switzerland (+38.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for recovered fibre pulp exports from Poland, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +30.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (+82.9% per year) and Russia (+20.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered fibre pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 13% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, recovered fibre pulp export price increased by +78.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were imported into Poland; falling by -20.3% against 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 45% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main recovered fibre pulp supplier to Poland, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -4.6%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered fibre pulp to Poland, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -5.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average recovered fibre pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+0.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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