Poland: Asparagus Market 2025

Asparagus Market Size in Poland

The Polish asparagus market stood at $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, posted a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Asparagus Production in Poland

In value terms, asparagus production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 289% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of asparagus in Poland soared to X tons per ha in 2022, jumping by 52% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 355% against the previous year. The asparagus yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of asparagus production in Poland plummeted to X ha, waning by -45% on 2021. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by 895%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Asparagus Exports

Exports from Poland

Asparagus exports from Poland fell significantly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -73.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus exports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of asparagus exports from Poland, together comprising 68% of total exports. France, Denmark, Sweden, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +51.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for asparagus exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 66% share of total exports. Ukraine, Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average asparagus export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Asparagus Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of asparagus decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after eight years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 84%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, asparagus imports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 138%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of asparagus imports to Poland, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +84.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Peru ($X) constituted the largest asparagus suppliers to Poland, with a combined 78% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Spain, with a CAGR of +80.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average asparagus import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, asparagus import price increased by +68.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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