Binder or baler twine of PE or PP market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2024, the Polish market for baler twine contracted significantly in volume, falling from 7 906 tons to 4 361 tons. The decline was not uniform, with a notable drop in 2022 to 5 337 tons before further decreases in the following years. In value terms, the market followed a similar downward trajectory from USD 14.4 million to USD 8.1 million.

The market contraction accelerated in 2023, with volume shrinking by 13.2% to 4 630 tons. This coincided with industry challenges including high energy costs, rising regulatory requirements, and competitive pressure from outside the European Union, which strained producer competitiveness. In 2024, volume fell a further 5.8% to 4 361 tons, a period when the agricultural machinery market in Poland recorded a 10% decline in value, directly reducing demand for twine used in baling equipment.

Production binder or baler twine of PE or PP in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Following a two-year decline, Poland's production of binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene has rebounded. In 2020, output reached 25 619 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate increase of 6.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.6%, which translates to an average annual decline of 3.3%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 24 166 thousand US dollars, while the largest drop occurred in 2018 with an 8.8% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, t

After a two-year downturn, Poland's production of binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene has shown growth. In 2020, the country produced 14 828 tonnes, reflecting a 10.3% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.4%. The minimum output was in 2019 at 13 449 tonnes, and the most significant decline was in 2018, dropping by 14.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports binder or baler twine of PE or PP from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene have increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 8 472 tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 27.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 5.1%, with an average annual increase of 1.7%. The lowest export volume was in 2018 at 5 930 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 26.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and the United States were the leading buyers of Poland's binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene, accounting for 54.3% of total exports in volume. Germany held the largest share at 31.5%, followed by Hungary at 12.1%, and the United States at 10.7%.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Poland's exports of binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 14 739 thousand US dollars, showing a strong gain of 18.1% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 12 049 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 15.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—Germany, Hungary, and the United States—collectively accounted for 50.8% of the total export value of Poland's binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports binder or baler twine of PE or PP to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The import market for binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene in Poland exhibited volatility during the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 260 tonnes and peaked in 2019 at 845 tonnes, resulting in a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 369 tonnes, reflecting a decrease of 56.4% from the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, surging by 225.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources of imports in volume for Poland's binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene were Czechia, Serbia, and Hungary, together making up 76.7% of total flows. Czechia led with 27.1%, followed by Serbia at 25.1%, and Hungary at 24.6%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Poland's import market for binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene showed signs of volatility from 2017 to 2020. Imports were at their lowest in 2017 and reached their highest in 2019, with a 3.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, import value was 790 thousand US dollars, down 57.9% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 877 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 216.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Czechia, Hungary, and Serbia were the top sources for Poland's imports of binder or baler twine made from polyethylene or polypropylene in value terms, collectively comprising 69.5% of total flows. Czechia accounted for 29.0%, Hungary for 20.4%, and Serbia for 20.2%.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020