Machinery for packing or wrapping market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish machinery for packing or wrapping market expanded from 1.96 million units in 2018 to 3.57 million in 2020. This growth was driven by rising demand from the food, chemical, cosmetic, and bottling sectors, along with accelerating automation and robotics in packaging processes. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further boosted the market as logistics operators implemented advanced packing machines to meet e-commerce demand, and new firms entered the market targeting this segment.

After stabilizing in 2021, market volume declined over the next two years, reaching 2.02 million units in 2023. This downturn was linked to the Russia-Ukraine war disrupting exports to those markets in 2022, and the introduction of new EU regulations requiring machinery adaptation for eco-friendly materials and waste minimization. Despite the contraction, investment in automation and sustainable technologies continued in anticipation of upcoming rules such as the PPWR regulation.

In 2024, the market rebounded to 3.04 million units. This recovery was supported by the dynamic growth of e-commerce in Poland, the adoption of new technologies including artificial intelligence for packaging optimization, and increasing consumer demand for sustainable packaging. However, inflation, rising labor costs, and recession fears in Germany—a key export market—put pressure on production costs.

Production machinery for packing or wrapping in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping production was valued at 32 324 thousand US dollars, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 22.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018, at 13.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, unit

Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 1 071 units were produced, representing a substantial fall of 14.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.1%. The peak production was recorded in 2018 at 1 410 units, which also saw the largest annual increase of 19.7%.

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

Exports machinery for packing or wrapping from Poland

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Poland exported 1 375 thousand units of machinery for packing or wrapping, which is 6.6% above the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 13.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 289 thousand units, while the maximum was in 2018 at 1 819 thousand units. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 29.1%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States were the key destinations for Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping exports in kind. Russia accounted for 36.5% of exports, Ukraine for 9.8%, and the United States for 6.1%. Together, these three countries represented 52.3% 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, M $ US

In 2020, machinery for packing or wrapping shipments from Poland reached 55.7 million US dollars, showing an uptick of 8.6% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 3.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 51.3 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2018 at 65.7 million US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 21.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 22.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping was supplied to a broad set of markets. Russia accounted for 34.7% of exports in value terms, Czechia for 6.8%, and Belarus for 6.4%. Together, these three countries represented 47.9% of total exports, while many smaller destinations made up the remaining 52.1%.

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

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

Imports machinery for packing or wrapping to Poland

Imports in kind, K unit

Poland's imported machinery for packing or wrapping volumes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 4 946 thousand units, indicating an advance of 21.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 29.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 779 thousand units, which also saw the largest annual decline of 1.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and China accounted for the largest share of Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping imports in kind. Germany represented 27.3% of imports, Italy 26.7%, and China 11.2%. Together, these three countries comprised 65.2% 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, M $ US

After a two-year increase, Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping import volume declined. In 2020, imports were recorded at 191.2 million US dollars, indicating a reduction of 7.1% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 205.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Spain remained the key directions for Poland's machinery for packing or wrapping imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 38.8% of imports, Italy for 30.5%, and Spain for 4.2%. Together, these three countries took 73.5% 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