Poland: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Poland

In 2021, the Polish market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -2.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a measured expansion. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Poland

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 1,438% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Poland, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +600.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+91.6% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Poland, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled +672.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+67.3% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -23.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 205%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 France (+27.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Poland

For the fourth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m², which increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to Poland, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland amounted to +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+66.6% per year) and Germany (+48.3% per year).

In value terms, Finland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Poland, with a combined 76% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, China and Austria, which together accounted for a further 22%.

China, with a CAGR of +239.3%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 78%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Finland ($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 (+34.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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