Poland: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish non-corrugated paper box market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after nine years of growth. In general, the total consumption 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in Poland

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Non-corrugated paper box production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Poland

For the eleventh year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for non-corrugated paper box exports from Poland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, non-corrugated paper box exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fourfold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated perceptible 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, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-corrugated paper box imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Romania, Denmark, China, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The average non-corrugated paper box import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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