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Plastic boxes, cases and crates market in Poland

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Poland's market for plastic boxes, cases and crates expanded from 229 thousand tons in 2018 to 319 thousand tons in 2019. This growth was supported by increasing demand from key sectors such as agriculture, food processing and logistics, which stimulated production and consumption.

In 2020, market volume rose further to 427 thousand tons. The COVID-19 pandemic affected global supply chains and demand patterns, contributing to the market's dynamics during this period.

After 2020, available trade data shows import volumes fluctuating between 99 and 123 thousand tons, while exports, which were absent in 2020 and 2021, rebounded to 216 thousand tons in 2022 and remained high through 2024, indicating shifts in international trade flows.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators
1. 4.1. In kind
  1. 4.1.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.1.4. Market size, 2018-2020
2. 4.2. In value
  1. 4.2.1. Production, 2018-2020
  2. 4.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
  3. 4.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
  4. 4.2.4. Market size, 2018-2020
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2020, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2020, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production plastic boxes, cases and crates in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of plastic boxes, cases, and crates was valued at 1 137 million US dollars, marking a slight year-over-year increase of 0.6%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 225 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 7.8%. The most significant increase was also in 2018, with a rise of 14.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.0%	(7.8%)	0.6%	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 332.0 thousand tonnes of plastic boxes, cases, and crates, reflecting a modest increase of 4.3% compared to 2019. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 318.5 thousand tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 with 334.0 thousand tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 4.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	(4.6%)	4.3%	0.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports plastic boxes, cases and crates from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2018, Poland exported 194.3 thousand tonnes of plastic boxes, cases, and crates, showing a year-over-year improvement of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the country breakdown of exports in kind was scattered, with Germany accounting for 29.9% of exports, Czechia for 11.0%, and Slovakia for 6.7%. Together, these three partners represented just 47.6% of total flows, and no single country emerged as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2018, Poland's exports of plastic boxes, cases, and crates amounted to 564.6 million US dollars, indicating a 32.8% increase compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	32.8%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

The structure of exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 points to a diversified set of partners. Germany accounted for 28.4% of exports, Czechia for 10.7%, and Belgium for 5.7%. Collectively, these three countries represented only 44.8% of total flows, while the remaining 55.2% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports plastic boxes, cases and crates to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 94.5 thousand tonnes of plastic boxes, cases, and crates, which is 11.7% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 18%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.7%	n/a	n/a	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Slovakia, and the United Kingdom stood out as the main sources for imports in kind. Germany accounted for 31.3% of imports, Slovakia for 25.8%, and the United Kingdom for 5.2%. Together, these three countries represented 62.3% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Poland imported plastic boxes, cases, and crates worth 1 137 million US dollars, equivalent to a robust uptick of 20.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.1%	n/a	n/a	(2.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and the United Kingdom led the structure of imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 39.0% of imports, Hungary for 8.8%, and the United Kingdom for 5.9%. Together, these three countries represented 53.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io