Chemical wood pulp market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish chemical wood pulp market began the 2018-2024 period at a high volume of 1 888 thousand tons in 2018, a year marked by global production growth of approximately 5% driven by increased investment and technological advancements in the sector. This was followed by a significant contraction, with market volume falling to 989 thousand tons by 2020.

A recovery phase started after 2020, gradually raising the market volume to 1 095 thousand tons by 2022. This trend accelerated sharply in 2023, reaching a peak of 1 697 thousand tons, before a steep decline brought the volume down to 1 000 thousand tons in 2024.

Production chemical wood pulp in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's chemical wood pulp output was valued at 105.4 million US dollars, remaining stable compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production surged by 4 068.7%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 246.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 23rd globally in chemical wood pulp production.

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

The market exhibited significant volatility during these years. Production volumes hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, marking a dramatic 194-fold increase. In 2020, Poland produced 87.0 thousand tonnes of chemical wood pulp, representing a sharp decline of 90.7% from the previous year. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 961.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest annual increase that year reaching 19 327.9%.

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

Exports chemical wood pulp from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Following a two-year decline, Poland's chemical wood pulp exports rebounded. In 2020, shipments abroad totaled 156 thousand tonnes, showing a sudden increase of 32.1% compared to 2019. However, over the full period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 16.4%, averaging an annual decline of 5.8%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 118 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop that year at 28.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Russia were the top buyers of chemical wood pulp from Poland, accounting for 53.7%, 12.4%, and 5.5% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, these three countries made up 71.6% of Poland's total exports in this category.

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

In 2020, Poland exported chemical wood pulp worth 121.4 million US dollars, marking a modest year-on-year increase of 2.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, however, exports declined by 16.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 118.1 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 159.8 million US dollars. The largest decrease occurred in 2019 at 26.1%, and the biggest rise was in 2018 at 10.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Russia, and the United Kingdom led as the primary buyers of chemical wood pulp from Poland in value terms, with shares of 53.5%, 10.2%, and 10.0%, respectively. Combined, these three markets accounted for 73.7% of Poland's total export value in this sector.

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

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

Imports chemical wood pulp to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 1 059 thousand tonnes of chemical wood pulp, reflecting a slight increase of 4.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 12.1%, averaging an annualized rate of 3.9%. The highest volume was in 2018 at 1 093 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019 at 7.4%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 at 15.8%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's imports of chemical wood pulp in kind were highly diversified geographically. Portugal, Sweden, and Finland were the top suppliers, contributing 15.1%, 14.9%, and 14.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 44.0% of total flows, with the remaining 56.0% spread across numerous smaller partner countries.

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 chemical wood pulp imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import value stood at 547.9 million US dollars, indicating a significant drop of 16.3% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 3.6%, with an annualized decline of 1.2%. The peak value was in 2018 at 809.3 million US dollars. The largest decrease was in 2019 at 19.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2018 at 42.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden, the United States, and Finland were the leading suppliers of chemical wood pulp to Poland in value terms, with shares of 15.2%, 14.8%, and 14.0%, respectively. Together, they represented 43.9% of total import value, against a backdrop of many smaller trading partners.

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

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