Not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Poland showed a fluctuating but overall upward trajectory from 2018 to 2024. Starting at 142.4 thousand tons in 2018, consumption climbed steadily to a peak of 189.0 thousand tons in 2021, representing a significant expansion over three years. This growth was even more pronounced in value terms, where the market size surged from 358.0 million $ US to 530.8 million $ US over the same period.

Following the 2021 peak, market volume entered a contraction phase, declining to 171.8 thousand tons in 2022 and further to 159.6 thousand tons in 2023. This brought consumption back to levels near those of 2019. The correction in 2023 was particularly sharp in monetary value, which fell by over 20% to 439.7 million $ US, suggesting a shift in price dynamics alongside lower volume.

The market rebounded in 2024, with volume recovering to 175.1 thousand tons and value reaching 496.6 million $ US. This placed the market notably above its 2018 starting point in both volume and value, indicating underlying demand resilience despite the interim volatility.

Production not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 305.4 million US dollars, marking a 13.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 36.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 157.0 thousand tonnes, which is 19.5% higher than in 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 61.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.3%.

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

Exports not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheet from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's export volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets has risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 114.6 thousand tonnes, representing a strong 10.4% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 59.8%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export partner portfolio for not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets was quite broad. Germany accounted for 21.5% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 12.3%, and Italy for 9.9%. Together, these three countries represented only 43.7% 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

Poland exported 267.2 million US dollars worth of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets in 2020, marking a 2.9% uptick compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 277.3 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 43.8%. In 2019, exports experienced the largest decline of 6.4%.

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

Data from 2017 to 2020 indicate that Poland's exports in value terms of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets were not concentrated on a few key destinations. Germany accounted for 25.2% of exports in value terms, the United Kingdom for 11.6%, and Italy for 7.3%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for only 44.1% 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 PP sheet to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year increase, Poland's import volume of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets declined. In 2020, imports reached 118.9 thousand tonnes, which is 8.9% lower year-over-year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 130.5 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for Poland's imports in kind of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets was wide. Germany accounted for 25.2% of imports in kind, Russia for 11.9%, and Italy for 11.6%. Together, these three countries formed only 48.7% of total import flows, with a substantial 51.3% supplied by many other countries.

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

Poland's imports of not reinforced or laminated non-cellular PP sheets declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 349.4 million US dollars, equivalent to a decrease of 5.6% over the past year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 7.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 373.6 million US dollars, which saw the largest increase of 14.9%.

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

The structure of Poland's imports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Germany accounted for 28.6% of imports in value terms, Italy for 11.2%, and Hungary for 7.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for just 47.1% of total import flows, with no country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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