Key Market Indicators
Polish paperboard sales are expected to reach €3.9 billion by 2026, up from €3.51 billion in 2021. This represents an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. Since 2013, the Polish market has seen a year-on-year growth of 3.7%. In 2021, Poland was ranked 8th, with Spain ahead at €3.51 billion. Finland, Sweden and Austria ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th in the ranking. Polish paperboard imports are projected to reach 5.02 million metric tons by 2026, up from 4.42 million metric tons in 2021. This is equivalent to a year-on-year compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. Since 1966, Polish demand has increased by 3.2% each year. In 2021, Poland was ranked 6th, with the United Kingdom overtaking at 4.42 million metric tons. Germany, the United States and Italy ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Polish paperboard exports are forecast to reach 2.82 million metric tons by 2026, up from 2.55 million metric tons in 2021. This is an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. Since 1966, Polish supply has increased by 3% each year. In 2021, Poland was ranked 16th, with Spain overtaking at 2.55 million metric tons. The United States, Sweden and Finland ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
