Poland: Cereal Market 2025

Cereal Market Size in Poland

The Polish cereal market rose significantly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild shrinkage. Cereal consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Production in Poland

In value terms, cereal production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Cereal production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of cereals in Poland expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, approx. X ha of cereals were harvested in Poland; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to cereal production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Cereal Exports

Exports from Poland

Cereal exports from Poland rose to X tons in 2022, growing by X% on 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cereal exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for cereal exports from Poland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cereal exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. Nigeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for cereals exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cereal export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, cereal export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($X per ton) and Denmark ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cereal Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, imports of cereals into Poland soared to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cereal imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed prominent growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cereal to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cereal imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cereals to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cereal import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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