Bottling and packaging equipment market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for bottling and packaging equipment in Poland expanded consistently from 2018 to 2021, with its size increasing from $262.3 million to $328.3 million over the four-year period.

In 2022, the market volume contracted to $294.7 million, a decline of 10% from the previous year. This drop was primarily driven by economic disruptions stemming from the war in Ukraine, which began in early 2022 and affected investment plans in packaging machinery.

Following the downturn, the market rebounded to $329.3 million in 2023 and surged to $402.8 million in 2024, reaching a new peak and indicating strong recovery and growth momentum.

Production bottling and packaging equipment in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the output of bottling and packaging equipment was valued at 132.5 million US dollars in 2020, marking a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 11.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 133.7 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 12.3% during this timeframe. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 1.6%.

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

Exports bottling and packaging equipment from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Poland's cross-border shipments of bottling and packaging equipment declined in 2020. Exports reached 3 486 tonnes, reflecting a significant drop of 11.7% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports overall increased by 8.3%, translating to an annualized rate of 2.7%. The peak was in 2019 at 3 948 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.8% during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's portfolio of buyers for bottling and packaging equipment was quite broad. Russia accounted for 25.9% of exports in kind, Ukraine for 6.6%, and the Netherlands for 5.2%, together making up only 37.7% of total exports in kind. Many other countries held smaller but notable shares, contributing to a diversified export market.

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, M $ US

Poland's export volume of bottling and packaging equipment declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Exports amounted to 124.0 million US dollars, down by 2.3% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 18.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 128.1 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 22.7%.

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

The structure of Poland's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 indicates a diversified set of trading partners. Russia contributed 29.5% of exports in value terms, the United States 6.1%, and Belarus 5.2%, jointly accounting for only 40.8% of total flows. The remaining 59.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets, highlighting a broad export base.

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

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

Imports bottling and packaging equipment to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of bottling and packaging equipment increased for the second consecutive year in 2020, totaling 6 859 tonnes, which represents a substantial rise of 21.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 34.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 5 046 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.9% during this period.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China were the main sources for Poland's imports of bottling and packaging equipment in kind. Germany accounted for 28.6% of imports in kind, Italy for 24.6%, and China for 12.0%, together making up 65.2% of total imports in kind, solidifying their positions as key suppliers.

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, M $ US

Poland's imports of bottling and packaging equipment increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 309.7 million US dollars, which is 9.4% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 22.9%, translating to an annualized rate of 7.1%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Spain consistently remained the primary sources for Poland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.8% of imports in value terms, Italy for 28.3%, and Spain for 4.2%, together comprising 71.3% of total import flows, underscoring their dominance in the market.

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

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