Poland: Thermoforming Machine Market 2025

Thermoforming Machine Market Size in Poland

The Polish thermoforming machine market dropped to $X in 2021, shrinking by -2.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, posted a perceptible increase. Thermoforming machine consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Thermoforming Machine Production in Poland

In value terms, thermoforming machine production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Thermoforming machine production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Thermoforming Machine Exports

Exports from Poland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of thermoforming machines for working rubber or plastics increased by 84% to X units in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 735% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, thermoforming machine exports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 417%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X units) was the main destination for thermoforming machine exports from Poland, with a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, thermoforming machine exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X units), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Hungary (X units), with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled +61.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+3.4% per year) and Hungary (-61.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for thermoforming machines for working rubber or plastics exports from Poland, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +87.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-7.1% per year) and Tunisia (+26.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average thermoforming machine export price amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -56.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 113%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Latvia (+75,426.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Thermoforming Machine Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of thermoforming machines for working rubber or plastics imported into Poland fell modestly to X units, leveling off at 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, thermoforming machine imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X units) constituted the largest supplier of thermoforming machine to Poland, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, thermoforming machine imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X units), threefold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +40.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+19.2% per year) and the United States (+65.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest thermoforming machine suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by France, Switzerland, China, Denmark, Luxembourg and South Korea, which together accounted for a further 11%.

France, with a CAGR of +46.4%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average thermoforming machine import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 103%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for France ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+61.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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