Poland: Shelled Walnut Market 2025

Shelled Walnut Market Size in Poland

After two years of growth, the Polish shelled walnut market decreased by -4.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a slight slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Production in Poland

In value terms, shelled walnut production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 107%. Shelled walnut production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Shelled Walnut Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, approx. X tons of shelled walnuts were exported from Poland; increasing by 5.6% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 105%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, shelled walnut exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 134%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for shelled walnut exports from Poland, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, shelled walnut exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled -10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and the Czech Republic (+57.3% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for shelled walnuts exports from Poland, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 9.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -8.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+57.3% per year) and Turkey (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average shelled walnut export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Austria (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Shelled Walnut Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of shelled walnuts, when their volume decreased by -12.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, shelled walnut imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 183% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of shelled walnut imports to Poland, with a combined 75% share of total imports. China, Chile, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +129.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest shelled walnut suppliers to Poland, together comprising 76% of total imports. China, Chile, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

China, with a CAGR of +112.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average shelled walnut import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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