The production of cartonboard in Poland exhibited a mixed trend over the years from 2013 to 2023. Starting from a value of 566.76 thousand metric tons in 2013, production grew steadily, peaking at 827.72 thousand metric tons in 2021. Notably, 2020 saw the highest year-on-year increase of 13.27%. However, there was a significant drop of 8.11% in 2022. By 2023, the value stood at 784.06 thousand metric tons, marking a slight recovery with a 3.08% increase from the previous year. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for the recent five-year period (up to 2023) is 1.81%, indicating moderate growth.
Looking forward, forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 suggests a steady increase with a forecasted five-year CAGR of 2.14%, reaching up to 896.96 thousand metric tons by 2028. This projection points to a gradual but consistent growth trend.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Technological advancements in cartonboard production.
- Environmental regulations influencing production practices.
- Changing consumer preferences towards sustainable packaging solutions.
- Potential impacts of global supply chain dynamics on local production.
