Poland: Market for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets 2025

Market Size for Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in Poland

After two years of decline, the Polish lucerne meal and pellets market increased by 13% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Lucerne meal and pellets consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets in Poland

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Lucerne meal and pellets production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets decreased by -99.7% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,142% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets exports reduced sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 669% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X kg) was the main destination for lucerne meal and pellets exports from Poland, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, lucerne meal and pellets exports to the Czech Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Czech Republic totaled -62.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-67.3% per year) and Belgium (-67.7% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets exports from Poland, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic amounted to -61.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-65.4% per year) and Belgium (-58.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lucerne meal and pellets export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 90%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Latvia (+750.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lucerne (Alfalfa) Meal And Pellets

Imports into Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of lucerne (alfalfa) meal and pellets were imported into Poland; jumping by 24% on the previous year. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 258% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lucerne meal and pellets imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 385% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of lucerne meal and pellets imports to Poland, together accounting for 90% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +1,625.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lucerne meal and pellets suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising 84% of total imports.

Russia, with a CAGR of +1,415.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 lucerne meal and pellets import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 39% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 (+15.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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