Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular polyethylene sheets in Poland grew from 578 thousand tons to 654 thousand tons, while the market volume expanded from 446 thousand tons to 504 thousand tons. This indicates a steady increase in domestic consumption and manufacturing output during this period.

Trade flows showed variability after 2020. Imports peaked at 178 thousand tons in 2021 before moderating, while exports remained robust around 300 thousand tons, reaching a high of 307 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, both imports and exports saw significant increases in 2021 and 2022, reflecting shifts in global price levels for plastics and raw materials.

By 2024, sustained demand for polyethylene products and pressure from global raw material prices continued to shape the market. Imports stood at 155 thousand tons and exports at 297 thousand tons, with Poland maintaining its role as a major European exporter. Long-term growth in export value underscored the market's resilience amid evolving consumer preferences and packaging requirements.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets reached 1 110 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 1.9% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 155 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 14.0%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 5.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in Poland has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 653.8 thousand tonnes, representing a 7.0% year-on-year rise. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 24.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.7%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland exported 306.9 thousand tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets, showing a solid increase of 12.4% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 23.2%, with an average annual rate of 7.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.8%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 14.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland traded not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets with numerous countries. Even the top destinations—Germany, the United Kingdom, and Czechia—collectively accounted for only 42.4% of total exports in volume terms.

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

Exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value amounted to 573.4 million US dollars, a 1.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 7.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 2.5%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 651.1 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 22.3%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 10.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets from Poland was widely distributed across partner countries. Germany (29.7% of export value), the United Kingdom (7.2%), and Russia (6.0%) together represented only 43.0% of total 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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland imported 157.4 thousand tonnes of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in 2020, up by 9.9% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 8.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 143.2 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets in volume terms relied on a diverse range of partner countries. Germany (35.2% of import volume), Saudi Arabia (6.5%), and Belgium (5.9%) together accounted for just 47.6% of total 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

In 2020, Poland's import value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets totaled 402.1 million US dollars, showing a modest gain of 3.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 7.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 439.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 17.7%. In contrast, 2019 experienced the largest decline of 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, France, and Italy—together accounted for 51.2% of total import value of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PE sheets to Poland.

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

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