Poland: Market for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn 2024

Market Size for Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Poland

After three years of growth, the Polish market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn decreased by -36.5% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn in Poland

In value terms, production of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn increased by 3.4% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, exports increased by +16.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Poland, accounting for a 25% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+7.0% per year) and Belgium (+7.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn exports from Poland, comprising 22% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 9.8% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+10.6% per year) and the UK (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Sweden (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Frozen Vegetables other than Potato and Corn

Imports into Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn were imported into Poland; which is down by -12.7% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest frozen vegetables other than potato and corn supplier to Poland, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium stood at +13.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+20.0% per year) and the Netherlands (-3.9% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of frozen vegetables other than potato and corn to Poland, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium amounted to +12.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-1.2% per year) and Spain (+17.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for frozen vegetables other than potato and corn amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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