Manufacture of paper stationery (PKD 17.23.Z)
This subclass includes:
- production of writing and printing paper, ready for use,
- production of computer printer paper, ready for use,
- production of carbon paper, ready for use,
- production of stencil paper or pencil paper and ready-to-use paper stencils,
- production of self-adhesive paper (coated with glue or gummed), ready for use,
- production of envelopes and postcards,
- production of boxes, pouches, wallets and sets containing a range of stationery,
- production of school and other stationery articles (exercise books, notebooks, file folders, registers, account books, forms and similar articles), where the printed information is of minor importance.
This subclass excludes:
- printing on paper articles, classified in the relevant subclasses of group 18.1.
Industry statistics (2025)
Number of companies
Companies
9,740
Companies (primary PKD)
664
Companies with financials
92
Business turnover
Legal structure
Legal formShare of companiesNumber of companies
- JDG43.5%289
- Sp. z o.o.39.5%262
- Sp. j.5.0%33
- Foundation4.5%30
- Sp. k.3.5%23
- S.A.2.3%15
- Cooperative0.8%5
- Association0.5%3
- Other0.5%3
Financial results
The calculation excludes new companies that pull financial results down. Only firms with a filing in the previous year are included, so market trends are easier to read.
Median revenue
Ranking
Median revenue compared with other PKD codes.
Top companies by revenue
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S.A. | USD 51.19m | USD 7.50m | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 24.79m | USD 244.61k | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 17.61m | USD 704.85k | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 16.04m | USD 1.04m | |
| 5 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.58m | USD 639.51k | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 15.08m | USD 490.01k | |
| 7 | sp. z o.o. | USD 14.53m | USD 823.88k | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 11.45m | USD 676.58k | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 6.17m | USD -480.62k | |
| 10 | sp. j. | USD 4.93m | USD 931.12k |
Fastest-growing companies
| # | Company | Legal form | Revenue | Y/Y growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | sp. k. | USD 1.65m | +223.9% y/y | |
| 2 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.08m | +98.9% y/y | |
| 3 | sp. z o.o. | USD 960.44k | +47.1% y/y | |
| 4 | sp. z o.o. | USD 569.88k | +17.0% y/y | |
| 5 | Branch (foreign co.) | USD 647.28k | +15.7% y/y | |
| 6 | sp. z o.o. | USD 1.86m | +14.2% y/y | |
| 7 | S.A. | USD 51.19m | +10.4% y/y | |
| 8 | sp. z o.o. | USD 628.23k | +7.5% y/y | |
| 9 | sp. z o.o. | USD 921.91k | +5.1% y/y | |
| 10 | sp. z o.o. | USD 11.45m | +3.8% y/y |
Stock market
No companies from this industry are listed.
Related PKD codes in division 17
FAQ
The primary industry for 664 companies is manufacture of paper stationery. 92 entities have filed financial statements.
So far in 2026, 6 new companies with PKD 17.23.Z have been registered. In all of 2025, there were 16 such companies.
So far in 2026, 5 companies with PKD 17.23.Z have been deregistered. In all of 2025, there were 6 such companies.
In 2025, the median revenue for PKD 17.23.Z was USD 559.56k and the mean revenue was USD 3.99m, based on 52 financial statements. Averages and medians include only companies that file financial statements, excluding sole proprietorships.
Yes, in 2025, the median net profit was USD 10.93k, an improvement on 2024 (USD 10.25k). Among all 674 industries in Poland, PKD 17.23.Z ranks 271st, putting it in the top 40%.
The most common legal form for PKD 17.23.Z is a sole proprietorship, used by 289 companies in this industry (43.5% of the total). In second place is sp. z o.o. (262 companies, 39.5%), and in third place – sp. j. (33 companies, 5.0%).

