Poland: Soups Market 2024

Soups Market Size in Poland

The Polish soups market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a strong expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Soups Production in Poland

In value terms, soups production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 14% against the previous year. Soups production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Soups Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of soups and broths decreased by -11.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, soups exports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for soups exports from Poland, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, soups exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), fivefold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-7.0% per year) and the UK (-5.8% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for soups and broths exports from Poland, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-2.7% per year) and France (+1.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average soups export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Soups Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, imports of soups and broths into Poland plummeted to X tons, which is down by -18.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 35%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, soups imports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main suppliers of soups imports to Poland, with a combined 70% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Hungary, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Italy, the Netherlands and Vietnam, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +68.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest soups suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Romania ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports. Spain, Hungary, Italy, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, the Netherlands and Vietnam lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +68.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 2021, the average soups import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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