Plastic closures market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for plastic closures experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2024. Consumption started at 87.2 thousand tonnes in 2018, then declined for two consecutive years to a low of 69.3 thousand tonnes in 2020.

A strong recovery followed, with market volume rebounding to 86.4 thousand tonnes in 2022 and reaching 86.2 thousand tonnes in 2024. In value terms, the market showed a clearer upward trend from 2021 onward, rising from $345.3 million in 2020 to $474.2 million by the end of the period.

Domestic production increased from 69.6 thousand tonnes to 77.3 thousand tonnes over these years, while exports grew and imports varied, reflecting an expansion in local manufacturing capacity.

Production plastic closures in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's plastic closures production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output of plastic closures was valued at 320.5 million US dollars, marking a 3.2% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 25.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's plastic closures production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 72,568 tonnes of plastic closures were produced in Poland, representing a modest 4.1% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.

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

Exports plastic closures from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Plastic closures deliveries from Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 50,786 tonnes of plastic closures, marking a substantial advance of 11.6% relative to the prior year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 45.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner landscape for exports in kind was diverse. Germany accounted for 23.7% of exports in kind, France for 7.5%, and Russia for 7.2%, together forming only 38.3% of total flows. A substantial 61.7% was supplied to many other countries.

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

Plastic closures deliveries from Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 257.2 million US dollars worth of plastic closures, indicating a rise of 10.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 59.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, plastic closures from Poland were supplied to a broad set of markets. Germany accounted for 21.9% of exports in value terms, France for 10.1%, and Russia for 8.5%, together representing only 40.5% of total exports in value terms. Many smaller destinations formed the remaining 59.5%.

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 closures to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Foreign plastic closures supplies to Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported a total of 47,529 tonnes of plastic closures, reflecting a limited decrease of 7.6% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 13.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 30.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 59,381 tonnes.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of plastic closures to Poland. Germany accounted for 39.6% of imports in kind, the Netherlands for 8.4%, and Italy for 7.8%, jointly representing 55.7% of total 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

Imported plastic closures volumes to Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 282.0 million US dollars, which is 2.5% lower compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.2%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 21.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 302.0 million US dollars.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, France, and Italy were the main markets for imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 40.3% of imports in value terms, France for 8.8%, and Italy for 8.3%, together accounting for 57.4% of total flows.

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

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