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

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets in Poland expanded significantly. In physical terms, market volume increased from 66.3 thousand tonnes to 78.3 thousand tonnes, while in value it rose from 131.9 million USD to 162.8 million USD. This growth was supported by a rise in domestic production, which reached 100.0 thousand tonnes in 2020, and increased trade flows, with imports and exports both climbing after a slight dip in 2019.

In the following years, trade dynamics showed notable shifts. Imports peaked at 57.5 thousand tonnes in 2021 before moderating, while exports surged to 94.9 thousand tonnes the same year and then experienced some volatility. By 2024, Poland had strengthened its position as a major exporter in Europe, with export volumes reaching 81.5 thousand tonnes. The development of the export sector was supported by growing investments and rising demand in the European market, alongside global trends in raw material prices and international trade.

The overall trajectory from 2018 to 2024 reflects a market that grew in the early period and subsequently saw increased integration into European trade networks, with export activity becoming a key feature.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets was valued at 206.3 million US dollars, marking a solid 15.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 1.8%.

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 PET sheets in Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 100.0 thousand tonnes of these sheets, showing a robust 19.5% rise compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 23.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.2%.

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

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

Exports in kind, t

After a two-year decline, Poland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets increased. In 2020, exports totaled 71 016 tonnes, which is 22.0% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 17%, with an annualized rate of 5.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 58 213 tonnes, when exports fell by 2.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets were spread across many countries. Germany accounted for 26.3% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 10.7%, and Italy for 9.8%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.9% 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, Poland exported 180.0 million US dollars worth of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets, equivalent to a robust 12.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 159.8 million US dollars, when exports declined by 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export portfolio for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets in value terms was quite broad. Germany accounted for 26.4% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 10.6%, and Italy for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 46.5% 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 not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year decrease, Poland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets increased. In 2020, imports totaled 49 350 tonnes, marking a strong 18.5% gain over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 41 655 tonnes, while the largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 17.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets in kind were distributed across a wide set of partner countries. India accounted for 17.4% of imports in kind, Germany for 15.6%, and Lithuania for 10.7%. Together, these three countries represented just 43.7% 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

In 2020, Poland imported 100.0 million US dollars worth of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets, amounting to a 10.6% year-over-year gain. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 19%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, when imports fell by 3.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with an 11.9% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure of Poland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PET sheets in value terms remained fragmented. Germany accounted for 20.3% of imports in value terms, India for 11.8%, and Italy for 9.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.3% of total import flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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