Poland’s economy remains robust in 2025, but the tailwinds are not strong enough for many companies in the country’s paper, board and packaging industries to fully fill capacities. As in many other markets, the Polish market in the third quarter is shaped by seasonal weakness, limited EU export opportunities, imports from Asia and generally abundant supplies.
Paper and board producers did not experience much cost relief from falling prices for pulp and recovered paper, as they immediately had to pass along most of these decreases to their customers. Prices fell in all relevant segments of the market, with multiple drops in some instances. The most intense pressure this summer was seen in the markets for recycled corrugated case material and woodfree fine paper but also for GC board. Ultimately, the market balance was tipped in favour of buyers, with widespread availability and significant price reductions.
The outlook for the final quarter of the year remains modest: At best, industry representatives expect a stabilisation at the current price levels.
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