PE sacks and bags market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2021, the Polish market for polyethylene sacks and bags experienced notable shifts in physical volume. Consumption rose from 219.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 226.3 thousand tons the following year, then contracted to 211.9 thousand tons in 2020 before rebounding strongly to 228.1 thousand tons in 2021, setting a period high.

In monetary terms, the market's trajectory differed, with its value hovering around 540–547 million dollars from 2018 through 2020. A pronounced surge then occurred in 2021, lifting the market value to 654.7 million dollars, significantly outpacing the concurrent volume growth.

Production PE sacks and bags in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of PE sacks and bags in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 760.3 million US dollars, marking a 1.1% decrease from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 5.6%. The peak value was reached in 2018, at 813.0 million US dollars.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

After a two-year uptick, Poland's production of PE sacks and bags in physical terms declined. In 2020, 345.8 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a slight 2.0% decrease compared to 2019. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019, at 352.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase occurring in 2018, at 6.9%. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 2.7%.

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

Exports PE sacks and bags from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of PE sacks and bags in physical terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 191.0 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate 5.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 29.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands were the key partners for Poland's exports of PE sacks and bags in physical terms. Germany accounted for 34.7% of exports, France for 18.7%, and the Netherlands for 8.5%. Together, these three countries represented 62.0% 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's exports of PE sacks and bags in monetary terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 387.5 million US dollars, which is 3.6% less than the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 5.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 27.9%. The peak value was reached in 2018, at 425.4 million US dollars. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and the Netherlands consistently remained the main destinations for Poland's exports of PE sacks and bags in value terms. Germany accounted for 34.2% of exports, France for 14.9%, and the Netherlands for 6.7%. Together, these three countries comprised 55.9% 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 PE sacks and bags to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of PE sacks and bags in physical terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 57.2 thousand tonnes, reflecting a moderate 3.7% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 11.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Germany, and China were the main suppliers of PE sacks and bags to Poland in physical terms. Vietnam accounted for 28.7% of imports, Germany for 26.4%, and China for 10.7%. Together, these three countries made up 65.8% 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

After a two-year increase, Poland's imports of PE sacks and bags in monetary terms declined. In 2020, imports stood at 168.7 million US dollars, amounting to a slight 2.9% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 27.5%, while the peak value was recorded in 2019, at 173.7 million US dollars. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 34.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Vietnam, and China made the biggest contribution to Poland's imports of PE sacks and bags in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.8% of imports, Vietnam for 17.3%, and China for 9.2%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 57.3% 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