Poland: Canned Food Market 2024

Canned Food Market Size in Poland

The Polish canned food market declined rapidly to $X in 2021, waning by -54.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a noticeable setback. Canned food consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Canned Food Production in Poland

In value terms, canned food production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Canned Food Exports

Exports from Poland

For the tenth year in a row, Poland recorded growth in overseas shipments of canned food, which increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +97.2% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, canned food exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of canned food exports from Poland, together comprising 43% of total exports. The Netherlands, the United States, Romania, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Italy, Hungary, Lithuania, Denmark and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +18.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for canned food exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 43% of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of +25.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2020, the average canned food export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Canned Food Imports

Imports into Poland

For the seventh year in a row, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of canned food, which increased by 1.6% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +52.5% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, canned food imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of canned food imports to Poland, together comprising 49% of total imports. Hungary, Thailand, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, France, the Czech Republic, Austria and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +33.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of canned food to Poland, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with an 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+9.9% per year) and Italy (-0.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average canned food import price stood at $X per ton in 2020, picking up by 7.2% 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 9.8%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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