Plastic bottles and similar articles market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market size for plastic bottles and similar articles in Poland expanded from $445.1 million in 2018 to $599.1 million in 2022. This growth was primarily driven by rising demand for bottled beverages, particularly mineral water and soft drinks, which increased consumption of plastic packaging. The entry of new players specializing in PET bottle production further stimulated market expansion by enhancing competition and supply.

From 2022 to 2024, the market experienced stabilization in 2023 at $599.0 million followed by growth to $622.9 million in 2024. The implementation of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive in 2022 introduced new labeling and packaging requirements, prompting investments in lighter and more eco-friendly designs. Companies like ALPLA launched new PET bottles for Polish mineral water brands, combining glass-like aesthetics with plastic lightness. Market consolidation, such as the merger of BlueTriton and Primo Water, influenced competitive dynamics. In 2024, new EU regulations on attached bottle caps and continued consumer preference for bottled beverages supported further market growth.

Production plastic bottles and similar articles in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2018, Poland's output of plastic bottles and similar articles was valued at 531.2 million US dollars, marking a strong year-over-year increase of 11.7%.

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

Exports plastic bottles and similar articles from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of plastic bottles and similar articles have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 73,417 tonnes, up 12.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 51.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of plastic bottles and similar articles in volume terms were broadly distributed across many markets. Germany accounted for 19.8% of exports, France for 16.0%, and the Netherlands for 8.6%, together making up 44.5% of total flows. The remaining 55.5% went to other partners.

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 plastic bottles and similar articles have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 350.0 million US dollars, rising 8.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 48.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 14.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export portfolio for plastic bottles and similar articles in value terms was quite broad. Germany represented 22.6% of exports, France 13.7%, and the Netherlands 7.5%, together accounting for 43.7% 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 plastic bottles and similar articles to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 44,305 tonnes, down 15.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 10.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.6%. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 64,355 tonnes, which saw a 30.2% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with an 18.9% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Poland's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles in volume terms were Lithuania, with a 32.5% share, Germany at 19.3%, and Italy at 8.3%. Together, these three countries accounted for 60.1% 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

Poland's imports of plastic bottles and similar articles fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 211.8 million US dollars, showing a notable decline of 10.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.4%, equating to an annualized rate of -0.8%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 211.8 million US dollars, which represented a 21.3% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's import structure in value terms for plastic bottles and similar articles was diversified. Germany accounted for 24.2% of imports, Lithuania for 14.2%, and China for 10.0%, together making up 48.3% of total flows. The remaining 51.7% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

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

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