Moulded or pressed paper pulp articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market for moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Poland experienced notable shifts. The market volume in physical terms contracted from 39 870 t in 2018 to 31 408 t in 2019, while its value in monetary terms declined from USD 30.7 million to USD 28.4 million. From 2020 onward, the market's value recovered strongly, rising to USD 34.7 million in 2020 and reaching nearly USD 49.8 million by 2022. This period coincided with a significant reduction in domestic production, which fell from 15 088 t in 2018 to 7 265 t in 2019.

By 2023, Polish exports of these articles grew by 9.25%, reflecting heightened market activity and competitiveness linked to the global adoption of sustainable packaging and advances in pulp molding technology. In 2024, the market expanded substantially, with volume reaching 40 062 t and value climbing to USD 61.3 million. This growth was propelled by the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which tightened compliance for pulp-based imports and production, alongside rising consumer demand for eco-friendly packaging and the industry's adoption of advanced dry moulded fiber technologies.

Production moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 12 583 thousand US dollars, marking a 23.6% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 61.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 17.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 7 265 tonnes of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles, a decrease of 51.8% from the year before. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 43.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 7 265 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 15 088 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 51.8% decline, whereas the largest increase was in 2018 at 17.3%.

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

Exports moulded or pressed paper pulp articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 6 446 tonnes, showing a solid year-over-year gain of 18.2%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 95.3%, equating to an average annual rate of 25.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia, Germany, and Austria were the key partners for Poland's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in volume terms. Slovakia accounted for 25.4% of exports, Germany for 21.6%, and Austria for 7.6%, together making up 54.6% 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 moulded or pressed paper pulp articles have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totalled 15 657 thousand US dollars, up by 20.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 117.9%, which corresponds to an average annual growth rate of 29.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's exports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in value terms were not heavily concentrated. Germany led with 22.5% of exports, followed by the United Kingdom at 15.8%, and Czechia at 10.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 48.4% 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 moulded or pressed paper pulp articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 34 300 tonnes, indicating a robust increase of 15.9% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 30.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.3%.

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

In the period from 2017 to 2020, Czechia, Ukraine, and Denmark were the main sources for Poland's imports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in volume terms. Czechia contributed 27.6% of imports, Ukraine 16.3%, and Denmark 12.8%, together representing 56.6% 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

Poland's imports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 37 818 thousand US dollars, showing a notable year-over-year rise of 21.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of moulded or pressed paper pulp articles in value terms had a broad partner portfolio. Czechia was the largest source at 24.2%, followed by Denmark at 12.5%, and Hungary at 12.0%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 48.7% 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