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Dissolving wood pulp market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Polish dissolving wood pulp market underwent a significant and sustained contraction in physical volume from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 84 849 tons, the market size fell sharply to 70 358 tons in 2019 and remained around 71 000 tons for the next two years. This relative stability was abruptly interrupted by a pronounced downturn beginning in 2022.

Market volume plummeted to 57 985 tons in 2022 and fell further to 45 550 tons in 2023, indicating a loss of over one-third of its size in just two years. By 2024, the decline halted as volume stabilized at 45 234 tons, marking a cumulative reduction of 47% from the 2018 peak. In value terms, the market showed volatility, with value recovering to 112.0 million USD in 2021 and 113.8 million USD in 2022 despite lower volumes, before decreasing to 83.3 million USD in 2024.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2019-2022, 2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2019-2022, 2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2019-2022, 2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
3. 5.3. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.3.1. Global Production by Country in kind
    1. 5.3.1.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
    2. 5.3.1.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
    3. 5.3.1.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production dissolving wood pulp in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was observed in 2019, with a peak-to-trough ratio of {ampRatio} times. In 2020, Poland's dissolving wood pulp output was valued at 92.1 million US dollars, marking a 14.2% decline compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(14.2%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked 20th globally in dissolving wood pulp production.

Top producers of dissolving wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Poland's dissolving wood pulp production declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 60.5 thousand tonnes, reflecting a controlled contraction of 5.1% over the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 47.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(31.5%)	(19.1%)	(5.1%)	(19.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports dissolving wood pulp from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's dissolving wood pulp exports reached 3 069 tonnes, up by 12,884.0% compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	12 884.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China remained the dominant partner for Poland's dissolving wood pulp exports in volume terms, accounting for 75.1% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of dissolving wood pulp exports from Poland stood at 1 606 thousand US dollars, showing a steep increase of 14,475.5% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	14 475.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the partner structure for exports in value terms was centered on China, whose share amounted to 73.3% of total flows, with other markets forming a less significant perimeter.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports dissolving wood pulp to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's dissolving wood pulp imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 14 494 tonnes, representing a 118.5% increase year-over-year. Over the period 2017–2020, imports grew by 602.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 91.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	194.9%	9.0%	118.5%	91.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Austria, Finland, and Russia—together absorbed 76.8% of Poland's total dissolving wood pulp imports in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during the period. The minimum value was recorded in 2017, while the maximum occurred in 2020, with a 5.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Poland's dissolving wood pulp imports were valued at 7 230 thousand US dollars, marking an intense improvement of 70.0% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 16.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 312.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	312.2%	(16.8%)	70.0%	80.0%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Austria (28.5% of imports in value terms), Finland (26.5%), and Brazil (10.3%) were the main destinations in the geographical breakdown of dissolving wood pulp imports to Poland, with a combined share of 65.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io