Poland: Gingerbread Market 2024

Gingerbread Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish gingerbread market decreased by -26.7% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Gingerbread Production in Poland

In value terms, gingerbread production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 +91.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Gingerbread Exports

Exports from Poland

For the sixth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of gingerbread, which increased by 10% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gingerbread exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 136%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for gingerbread exports from Poland, with a 29% share of total exports. Moreover, gingerbread exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany stood at +27.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+9.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+5.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for gingerbread exports from Poland, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +25.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+8.2% per year) and Hungary (+17.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gingerbread export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 19%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($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 Russia (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Gingerbread Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of gingerbread, when their volume decreased by -51.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 275% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, gingerbread imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 227% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest gingerbread supplier to Poland, accounting for a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, gingerbread imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +16.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+55.3% per year) and the Netherlands (+37.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gingerbread to Poland, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +17.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+31.0% per year) and Ukraine (+61.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average gingerbread import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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