Shredders have gained ground, rising from 25% to 33%, confirming a growing interest in efficient reduction before extrusion or washing.
The most notable growth has been seen in washing lines, which have increased their share from 12% to 18%. This trend is closely linked to the recycling of film, big bags, and agricultural packaging, which require thorough cleaning beforehand.
Finally, compactors and auxiliary systems (such as agglomerators) have maintained a steady presence of around 8-9%, covering technical niches and specific solutions.
Some brands have firmly established themselves as undisputed leaders among buyers of recycling machinery. EREMA clearly leads the field, accounting for approximately 45% of the average total demand in recent years for recycling-specialized brands, thanks to its advanced extrusion technology and reliability in processing post-consumer materials. It is followed by NGR, with around 20% of inquiries, highly valued for its efficiency in high-capacity post-industrial applications.
The Italian brand Amut, with a 15% share, stands out for its complete lines integrating washing and repelletizing, especially for PET and film recycling. Herbold, holding 10% of the demand, has become synonymous with durability in shredding and washing systems.
Rounding out the landscape are brands like Starlinger, Linder, Polystar, and Plasmac, which together account for the remaining 10%, focusing on compact solutions, film recycling, and specialized applications such as big bags and light waste.
This distribution highlights a clear concentration around a few leading brands while also reflecting the growing technical diversification and specialization of the sector.
Between 2019 and 2024, export data for used plastic machinery managed from Poland reveals a distinctly international profile. According to MachinePoint records, over 66% of sales were directed to other European countries, solidifying the continent as the main destination for these transactions. Latin America ranked second with 16.7% of exports, followed by Africa (5.6%), the Middle East (3.7%), and Asia (1.9%). Notably, only 3.7% of the used machinery sold remained within the domestic market.
This remarkable export capacity not only reflects the competitiveness of the Polish industrial sector, but also underscores the pivotal role of players like MachinePoint, whose extensive experience and international network of buyers and sellers have enabled these machines to reach markets across the globe. Thanks to this global commercial infrastructure, many Polish companies are able to place their equipment in distant destinations efficiently and with full guarantees - further reinforcing the global nature of their operations.
Commitment to the polish market
Each year, the MachinePoint team takes part in the world’s leading trade fairs for the plastics industry, and Plastpol in Kielce is a key event on its calendar. Attending this fair allows MachinePoint to stay closely connected to the Polish industry, identify new trends, and reinforce its commitment to delivering solutions tailored to the needs of the local market.
Currently, MachinePoint offers an inventory of over 2,000 machines for sale, enabling us to meet a wide range of industrial needs. But our work goes far beyond buying and selling: we provide a comprehensive set of services that cover the entire transaction process, minimizing risks for our clients. Thanks to our ability to organize physical and video inspections, as well as our dismantling, transport, international logistics, and secure contract services, we make it easier to implement projects anywhere in the world.
At MachinePoint, we have witnessed the evolution of the sector in Poland firsthand. The machinery we manage from this country is not only diverse but also stands out for its high quality standards, reflecting a highly technical and increasingly sophisticated local industry. For our clients, this represents a clear opportunity to acquire high-performance equipment at more competitive prices than those of the new machinery market.
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