Composite paper and paperboard made by sticking layers together with an adhesive not surface coated or impregnated whether or not internally reinforced in rolls or sheets market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Poland experienced a period of strong growth from 2020 to 2022, following a stable but competitive environment in the preceding years. Market volume, after a slight dip in 2019, increased by 10% in 2020 and then jumped by over 30% in 2021 to 63 846 t. This surge was directly linked to the economic recovery after the initial COVID-19 slowdown and a permanent shift toward online shopping, which boosted demand for paper-based packaging. The market value peaked at 47.3 million USD in 2022.

A sharp correction followed in 2023, with volume falling 28% to 45 343 t amid lower industrial demand, high production costs, and recession fears in key export markets like Germany. The market rebounded in 2024, growing 15% to 52 291 t, supported by increased production of packaging paper in Poland, greater use of recycled fiber, and investment in sustainable material innovations. These moves were accelerated by EU regulatory pressure to reduce non-recyclable plastic packaging and by rising consumer environmental awareness. Throughout the period, the market remained highly competitive, with cost pressures from raw material and energy prices shaping producer strategies.

Production adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of composite paper and paperboard increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 9 293 thousand US dollars, marking a modest 7.7% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 39.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 6 439 thousand US dollars, which represented a 3.3% decline. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 34.0% jump.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of composite paper and paperboard increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 15 103 tonnes were produced, showing a strong 15.1% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 52.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 15.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 619 tonnes, which marked a 3.1% decline. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 36.4% surge.

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

Exports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of composite paper and paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 11 625 tonnes, representing a robust 21.0% year-on-year rise. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 48.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia were the leading destinations for Poland's exports in volume terms. Germany accounted for 52.4% of exports, Slovakia for 7.8%, and Czechia for 5.4%. Together, these three countries represented 65.6% of total export flows.

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 composite paper and paperboard increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 12 933 thousand US dollars, marking a moderate 6.5% uptick compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 59.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Germany, Slovakia, and Czechia were the key partners for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 56.0% of export value, Slovakia for 6.1%, and Czechia for 4.5%. Combined, these three countries represented 66.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports adhesive-laminated composite paper and paperboard to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Poland's imports of composite paper and paperboard increased in 2020. Imports amounted to 44 309 tonnes, reflecting a robust 10.9% gain compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 2.2%, with an average annual decline of 0.7%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 39 958 tonnes, which represented a 10.1% decline.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy were the largest sources for Poland's imports in volume terms. Together, these three markets accounted for 89.3% of total import flows.

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

In 2020, Poland's imports of composite paper and paperboard totalled 30 341 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 11.5% improvement compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 27 209 thousand US dollars, which marked a 14.7% decline. The highest value was in 2018 at 31 885 thousand US dollars.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's imports in value terms. The Netherlands accounted for 60.7% of import value, Germany for 18.7%, and Italy for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented 88.9% 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