Poland: Dry Vegetable Market 2025

Dry Vegetable Market Size in Poland

The Polish dry vegetable market fell significantly to $X in 2022, declining by -96.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a significant decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dry Vegetable Production in Poland

In value terms, dry vegetable production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Dry Vegetable Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of dry vegetables increased by 28% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +54.0% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dry vegetable exports expanded to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for dry vegetable exports from Poland, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, dry vegetable exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Croatia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +16.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Croatia (+7.2% per year) and the United States (+15.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for dry vegetables exports from Poland, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +13.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+19.6% per year) and Croatia (+7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average dry vegetable export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 UK (+25.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dry Vegetable Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of dry vegetables were imported into Poland; waning by -7% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dry vegetable imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.6% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of dry vegetable imports to Poland, with a combined 60% share of total imports. India, Turkey, Italy, France, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +26.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest dry vegetable suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), China ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 59% share of total imports. Turkey, India, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +22.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average dry vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, dry vegetable import price increased by +74.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+25.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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