Poland: Preserved Frozen Potato Market 2024

Preserved Frozen Potato Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish preserved frozen potato market increased by 23% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded strong growth. Preserved frozen potato consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Preserved Frozen Potato Production in Poland

In value terms, preserved frozen potato production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 14%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Frozen Potato Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of frozen potatoes prepared or preserved exported from Poland surged to X tons, increasing by 22% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved frozen potato exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for preserved frozen potato exports from Poland, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved frozen potato exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), threefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +1.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+5.6% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen potatoes prepared or preserved exports from Poland, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ukraine ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+5.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (+6.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved frozen potato export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 7.2%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Lithuania (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Frozen Potato Imports

Imports into Poland

Preserved frozen potato imports into Poland soared to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 44% on 2020. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, preserved frozen potato imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 62%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of preserved frozen potato imports to Poland, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +55.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) were the largest preserved frozen potato suppliers to Poland, with a combined 81% share of total imports.

France, with a CAGR of +55.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved frozen potato import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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