Poland: Safflower Seed Market 2025

Safflower Seed Market Size in Poland

The Polish safflower seed market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 37% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Safflower Seed Exports

Exports from Poland

For the third year in a row, Poland recorded growth in shipments abroad of safflower seed, which increased by 30% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 29,820% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, safflower seed exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28,101% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of safflower seed exports from Poland, with a combined 85% share of total exports. The Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +131.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Hungary ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for safflower seed exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined 85% share of total exports. The UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +139.1%, 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 2022, the average safflower seed export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 9.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 24%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) and Hungary ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safflower Seed Imports

Imports into Poland

Safflower seed imports into Poland skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, jumping by 35% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, safflower seed imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to Poland, accounting for a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, safflower seed imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kazakhstan (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to +19.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+18.0% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of safflower seed to Poland, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia totaled +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (+16.0% per year) and Belarus (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average safflower seed import price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-1.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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