Poland: Onion And Shallot Market 2025

Onion And Shallot Market Size in Poland

The Polish onion and shallot market expanded to $X in 2022, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -5.9% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Onion And Shallot Production in Poland

In value terms, onion and shallot production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average onion and shallot yield in Poland expanded modestly to X tons per ha, growing by 4.5% on the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average onion and shallot yield remained at a lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of onions and shallots in Poland shrank to X ha, almost unchanged from 2021. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the harvested area increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to onion and shallot production attained the peak figure at X ha in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Onion And Shallot Exports

Exports from Poland

Onion and shallot exports from Poland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 40% on 2021. In general, exports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 104%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of onion and shallot exports from Poland, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +53.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for onion and shallot exported from Poland were the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 71% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +48.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average onion and shallot export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Romania (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Onion And Shallot Imports

Imports into Poland

Onion and shallot imports into Poland soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 45% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, onion and shallot imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 241%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest onion and shallot supplier to Poland, accounting for a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, onion and shallot imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+9.3% per year) and Austria (+16.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of onions and shallots to Poland, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +25.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+17.4% per year) and Austria (+21.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average onion and shallot import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, onion and shallot import price decreased by -16.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 48%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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