Bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bottle or container cleaning and drying machinery in Poland experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Starting at a value of 29.1 million USD in 2018, it declined significantly to 23.3 million USD in 2019. A period of gradual recovery followed, with the market reaching 25.1 million USD in 2021 before a slight dip to 24.8 million USD in 2022.

The market stabilized in 2023, influenced by new regulatory demands. The introduction of a deposit return system for single-use plastic bottles and the new EU Machinery Regulation created compliance needs for producers and importers, sustaining investment in cleaning and processing machinery. This was further supported by the mandatory attachment of plastic caps to bottles from July 2024, requiring modernization of production lines.

A more pronounced market growth to 27.0 million USD occurred in 2024, driven by the implementation of the EU's Plastic Directive and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). These rules mandated the establishment of deposit systems and increased reuse targets, directly boosting demand for advanced bottle cleaning machines featuring technologies like steam cleaning and high-pressure washing.

Production bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 29 212 thousand US dollars, marking a 10.0% decrease from 2019. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 33 020 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 10.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

Exports bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery from Poland

Exports in kind, unit

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest export volume occurred in 2018, while the highest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 112 times. In 2020, Poland's exports of bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery totaled 31 411.3 units, representing a substantial increase of 7,087.9% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 280.0 units, which also saw the largest decline of 54.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery reached a diverse range of buyers. The Netherlands accounted for 12.4% of exports in kind, Russia for 9.8%, and Germany for 7.3%, together making up 29.5% of total exports. Many other countries held smaller but still significant shares.

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

The market showed volatility during the observed period. The minimum export value was recorded in 2018, while the maximum was in 2017, with a 2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Poland amounted to 12 196 thousand US dollars, a decline of 27.2% from 2019. The largest decrease occurred in 2018 at 49.5%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 78.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery was exported to numerous countries. Even the top destinations—the Netherlands, Russia, and Argentina—collectively represented only 30.8% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery to Poland

Imports in kind, unit

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest import volume was in 2019, while the peak was in 2018, with a significant gap between these years. In the most recent year, the figure was unavailable. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 0.0 units, and the maximum in 2018 at 2 497.9 units. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 100.0%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 94.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, unit

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

Imports in value, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of bottle or container cleaning or drying machinery declined. In 2020, import volume reached 6 821 thousand US dollars, a 10.7% decrease from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 55.8%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 15.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 7 641 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 40.1%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany contributed 45.3% of imports in value terms, Sweden 13.8%, and Slovenia 12.6%. Together, these three countries accounted for 71.7% of total import flows.

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

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