Poland: Baby Food Market 2024

Baby Food Market Size in Poland

After three years of growth, the Polish baby food market decreased by -38.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Production in Poland

In value terms, baby food production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 22%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Baby Food Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of food preparations for infants decreased by -5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 82% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, baby food exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of baby food exports from Poland, together comprising 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland, Ukraine, Spain, China, Italy, Hungary, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +215.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest markets for baby food exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 33% of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Ireland, Ukraine, Hungary, Spain, Italy, the UK, Saudi Arabia, the Czech Republic and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 37%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +211.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average baby food export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Baby Food Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of food preparations for infants increased by 24% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 58%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, baby food imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 61%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of baby food imports to Poland, together comprising 88% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +27.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X) were the largest baby food suppliers to Poland, together comprising 84% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +25.1%, 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

The average baby food import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :