Poland's Imports of Wrapping Papers Soar to $50M in August 2023

Poland Wrapping Papers Imports

In August 2023, wrapping papers imports into Poland totaled 43K tons, remaining constant against the previous month. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 with an increase of 24% against the previous month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 44K tons. From April 2023 to August 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports expanded slightly to $50M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a mild decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 when imports increased by 30% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $58M. From April 2023 to August 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In August 2023, Germany (23K tons) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier to Poland, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (6.5K tons), fourfold. Sweden (4.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-0.4% per month) and Sweden (+4.8% per month).

In value terms, Germany ($21M) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Poland, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($8.1M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 14% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-0.2% per month) and Sweden (+5.6% per month).

Imports by Type

In August 2023, paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 (16K tons) constituted the largest type of wrapping papers supplied to Poland, accounting for a 37% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (5.6K tons), threefold. Unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (5.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 totaled +1.3%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 (+2.1% per month) and unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm (-1.3% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Poland were paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than those of heading no. 4803 or 4818 ($12M), paper; glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets ($8.2M) and kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, bleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803 ($8.1M), together accounting for 56% of total imports. Unbleached sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm , paper and paperboard, coated on one or both sides with kaolin "china clay" or other inorganic substances, with or without a binder, and with no other coating, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheets, sack kraft paper, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 36 cm, kraft paper and paperboard; uncoated, unbleached, weight 150g/m2 or less, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803, sulphite wrapping paper, kraft paper and paperboard, bleached uniformly throughout the mass and containing > 95% chemically processed wood fibres by weight in relation to the total fibre content, coated on one or both sides with kaolin or other inorganic substances, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, weighing <= 150 g/m² and paper; vegetable parchment, in rolls or sheets lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Import Prices by Country

In August 2023, the wrapping papers price stood at $1,154 per ton (CIF, Poland), picking up by 2.3% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in January 2023 when the average import price increased by 7.1% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $1,349 per ton in September 2022; however, from October 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In August 2023, the country with the highest price was France ($2,325 per ton), while the price for Germany ($926 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform