The mechanical and semi-chemical wood pulp production in Poland stood at 697.26 thousand metric tons in 2023. From 2016 to 2023, the production experienced substantial fluctuations. The most notable increase was in 2017 with a year-on-year rise of 241.79%, while 2019 saw a significant decline of 10.8%. Over the last two years (2022-2023), production slightly increased by 1.52%. Considering the last five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) from 2018 to 2023 was approximately -0.15%, indicating a nearly stable trend.
Future trends suggest moderate growth, with forecasts predicting an average annual growth rate of 1.1% from 2024 to 2028, leading to a production volume of 747.27 thousand metric tons by 2028. Watch for the impacts of global market demand, technological advancements in production, and potential regulatory changes influencing the wood pulp industry.
