| Summary: | This paper discusses the latest data on the production of selected paper and paperboard, plastic,
glass, wood and metal packaging.
During the study period 2016-2020/2021, there was an increase in the production of selected
paper and paperboard packaging compared to 2016. There has been an increase in the production of
paper sacks and bags, cartons made of paper or paperboard other than corrugated and cartons made
of paper or paperboard. Among plastic packaging, the production of plastic bags and sacks played a
significant role and has been growing steadily since 2016. The production of glass packaging (clear
glass bottles with a capacity of less than 2.5 liters for beverages and food) increased between 2016 and
2021. Flat pallets were the dominant product among wood packaging in 2020. The decline in box pallet
production was significant not only relative to 2019, but also relative to 2016. In the group of metal
packaging with a capacity not exceeding 300 liters, the highest production was recorded for barrels and
similar containers for any material (excluding gas), made of aluminium. It reached 93228 tonnes in
2020 and was 2.4% higher than in 2019.
The packaging market in Poland and worldwide has been gradually increasing its value over
the past years. The production of packaging in Poland in the coming years should grow dynamically,
although not as fast as before. Undoubtedly, today the biggest challenge for the packaging industry is
the rising prices of raw materials, which can negatively affect the profitability and liquidity situation
of manufacturers. In particular, the prices of plastics have gone up considerably, but the costs of pulp,
metals, wood and glass are also increasing, so the raw material pressure is now affecting the entire
packaging industry
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