Poland: Wrapping Papers Market 2024

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish wrapping papers market increased by 25% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption showed resilient growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Wrapping Papers Production in Poland

In value terms, wrapping papers production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Wrapping papers production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exported from Poland was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 12% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 31%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Poland, together comprising 43% of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Ukraine, Hungary, Lithuania, Peru, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain, France and Romania, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Peru (with a CAGR of +34.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Poland were the Czech Republic ($X), Germany ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined 43% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, Lithuania, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, Peru, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Spain and France, which together accounted for a further 32%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Peru, with a CAGR of +32.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 13% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Peru ($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 Slovakia (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard imported into Poland surged to X tons, growing by 19% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Poland, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +19.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.2% per year) and Austria (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Poland, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.6% per year) and Sweden (+7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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