Poland: Packaging Materials Market 2024

Packaging Materials Market Size in Poland

For the third consecutive year, the Polish packaging materials market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Packaging Materials Production in Poland

In value terms, packaging materials production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Packaging Materials Exports

Exports from Poland

Packaging materials exports from Poland amounted to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, packaging materials exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for packaging materials exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, packaging materials exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for packaging materials exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2022, the average packaging materials export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Austria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Packaging Materials Imports

Imports into Poland

After ten years of growth, overseas purchases of packaging materials decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, packaging materials imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of packaging materials to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, packaging materials imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), fivefold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of packaging materials to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average packaging materials import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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