Poland: Fresh Beef Carcase Market 2025

Fresh Beef Carcase Market Size in Poland

The Polish fresh beef carcase market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +56.2% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Beef Carcase Production in Poland

In value terms, fresh beef carcase production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +66.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Fresh Beef Carcase Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, shipments abroad of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal decreased by -8.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase exports stood at $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of fresh beef carcase exports from Poland, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Spain, Lithuania, Croatia, Greece, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the UK, Slovenia and Austria 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 Slovenia (with a CAGR of +78.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal exports from Poland, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+5.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fresh beef carcase export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lithuania ($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 Spain (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fresh Beef Carcase Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal imported into Poland fell modestly to X tons, shrinking by -2.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fresh beef carcase imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fresh beef carcase to Poland, with a 32% share of total imports. Moreover, fresh beef carcase imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Romania (X tons), twofold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +19.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+67.1% per year) and Lithuania (-3.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fresh or chilled carcases of beef and veal to Poland, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Romania ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at +22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (+88.6% per year) and Lithuania (-2.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fresh beef carcase import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, fresh beef carcase import price increased by +31.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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