Envelopes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the physical market volume for envelopes in Poland contracted by 26%, falling from 16 476 t to 12 227 t. After a modest 5% increase to 17 302 t in 2019, consumption dropped sharply by 29% in 2020.

In value terms, however, the market expanded by 16% over the same period, reaching 43.5 million dollars in 2020 from 37.5 million dollars in 2018. The value growth continued even in 2020 with a 9.8% rise, contrasting with the volume decline that year.

Production envelopes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's envelope production experienced a two-year growth period before declining. In 2020, the output value reached 108.9 million US dollars, representing a slight year-over-year decrease of 1.3%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 15.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 110.4 million US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 16.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's envelope production volume grew for two consecutive years before declining. In 2020, production totaled 45 724 tons, marking a significant 14.3% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production decreased by 2.9%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 1.0%. The highest production volume was achieved in 2019 with 53 329 tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 9.7%.

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

Exports envelopes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's envelope exports grew for two years before experiencing a decline. In 2020, the country exported 36 029 tons, representing a modest 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 10.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.4%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 37 060 tons, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 10.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands emerged as Poland's primary export markets for envelopes by volume. Germany accounted for 38.7% of exports, followed by the United Kingdom at 22.2%, and the Netherlands at 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 66.8% of Poland's total envelope exports during this period.

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 envelope exports in value terms showed continued growth. In 2020, exports reached 75 373 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest 0.9% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 20.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.5%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 0.4%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018 at 20.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands were the leading destinations for Poland's envelope exports by value. Germany accounted for 38.6% of export value, followed by the United Kingdom at 17.9%, and the Netherlands at 6.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 63.3% of Poland's total envelope export value during this timeframe.

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

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

Imports envelopes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's envelope imports showed considerable volatility during the observed period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 873 tons, then climbed to their peak in 2020 at 2 532 tons - representing a 2.9-fold increase between these years. The 2020 volume marked a dramatic 145.2% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 1.3%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom formed the core group of suppliers for Poland's envelope imports by volume. Germany accounted for 54.0% of imports, followed by Spain at 11.0%, and the United Kingdom at 8.9%. Together, these three countries represented 73.9% of Poland's total envelope imports during this timeframe.

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

Poland's envelope imports in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 9 962 thousand US dollars, indicating a sharp 152.9% year-over-year increase. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 367.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 67.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Spain, and China led Poland's envelope import structure by value. Germany accounted for 61.1% of import value, followed by Spain at 9.5%, and China at 7.5%. Collectively, these three countries represented 78.2% of Poland's total envelope import value during this period.

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

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