Poland: Preserved Salmon Market 2025

Preserved Salmon Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish preserved salmon market decreased by -70.1% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Preserved salmon consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Preserved Salmon Production in Poland

In value terms, preserved salmon production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 64%. Preserved salmon production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Preserved Salmon Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, approx. X tons of salmon (prepared or preserved) were exported from Poland; increasing by 34% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 38%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, preserved salmon exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for preserved salmon exports from Poland, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, preserved salmon exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+61.1% per year) and the UK (+25.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for salmon (prepared or preserved) exports from Poland, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +8.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Sweden (+28.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+69.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average preserved salmon export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 the Netherlands (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Preserved Salmon Imports

Imports into Poland

Preserved salmon imports into Poland surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 17% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, preserved salmon imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of preserved salmon to Poland, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, preserved salmon imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Denmark (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden amounted to +61.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+0.2% per year) and Denmark (+3.9% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of salmon (prepared or preserved) to Poland, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden amounted to +50.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.5% per year) and Denmark (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average preserved salmon import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($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 (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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