Poland: Market for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing 2025

Market Size for Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Poland

After two years of growth, the Polish market for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -72.3% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption recorded a deep downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing in Poland

In value terms, production of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 29%. Production of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing in Poland amounted to less than X kg per ha, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing production in Poland totaled less than X ha, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Exports from Poland

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by 70% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 243% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Poland, with a combined 70% share of total exports. Austria, Italy, the United States, France, Belgium, Lithuania, Slovakia, Spain and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +165.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for seed, fruit and spore used for sowing exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 60% share of total exports. France, the United States, Austria, Spain, Lithuania, Belgium, Ukraine, Slovakia and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +210.0%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average export price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 107%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 France (+24.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Seeds, Fruit and Spores Used for Sowing

Imports into Poland

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing decreased by -40.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of seed, fruit and spore used for sowing to Poland, with a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by China (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -9.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+1,946.0% per year) and China (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing to Poland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -6.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-6.4% per year) and China (-7.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for seeds, fruit and spores used for sowing increased by +51.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 46%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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