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Metal caps and lids market in Poland

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Poland's production of base metal caps and lids increased from 104.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 135.0 thousand tons in 2020, supported by rising industrial activity in the sector as the country outperformed other European producers. The packaging industry's shift towards premium and sustainable solutions, including metal-based closures, further stimulated demand. After a contraction in 2019, the domestic market volume recovered to 65.9 thousand tons in 2020.

Through 2024, Poland reinforced its position as a major European export hub for metal caps and lids. Exports grew from 118.9 thousand tons in 2020 to 134.9 thousand tons in 2024, driven by sustainability trends that promoted recycled materials and bio-based closures. Consumer preference for eco-friendly packaging and initiatives by large manufacturers to incorporate over 90% recycled content sustained production and trade flows.

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
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, 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
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 metal caps and lids in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of metal caps and lids was valued at 692.8 million US dollars, marking a 14.8% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 26.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.4%	(1.0%)	14.8%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production volume of metal caps and lids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 135.0 thousand tonnes, representing a 25.1% year-on-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 33.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 10.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.2%	3.5%	25.1%	10.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports metal caps and lids from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of metal caps and lids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 118.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a strong 13.6% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 42.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	11.6%	13.6%	12.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of metal caps and lids in volume terms were distributed across multiple countries. The Netherlands accounted for 11.7% of exports, Germany for 10.6%, and the United Kingdom for 6.8%. Together, these three partners represented just 29.1% of total exports, with no single country emerging as clearly dominant.

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, M $ US

Poland's export value of metal caps and lids increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 735.4 million US dollars, constituting an 11.3% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 40.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.9%	1.8%	11.3%	12.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom were key buyers of metal caps and lids from Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 10.9% of exports, the Netherlands for 10.2%, and the United Kingdom for 9.4%. However, their combined share reached only 30.4% of total exports, with the remaining 69.6% distributed among numerous other partners.

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 metal caps and lids to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's imports of metal caps and lids reached 49.8 thousand tonnes, marking a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 15.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 4.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 4.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	(4.3%)	10.1%	4.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of metal caps and lids in volume terms came from a wide range of countries. Germany accounted for 24.0% of imports, Italy for 13.0%, and Czechia for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented just 49.6% of total imports, with the remaining 50.4% shared among many other nations.

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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's import value of metal caps and lids came to 179.2 million US dollars, indicating a robust 15.8% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 22%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when imports fell by 10.2%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, with a 17.2% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.2%	(10.2%)	15.8%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of metal caps and lids in value terms were spread across a large number of markets. Germany accounted for 27.7% of imports, Czechia for 8.6%, and Italy for 7.5%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.8% of total imports.

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