Poland: Spinach Market 2025

Spinach Market Size in Poland

After two years of growth, the Polish spinach market decreased by -9.6% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a significant increase. Spinach consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Spinach Production in Poland

In value terms, spinach production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 16%. Spinach production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of spinach in Poland declined to X tons per ha, which is down by -5.6% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average spinach yield reached the peak level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then fell in the following year. 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 spinach production in Poland stood at X ha, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the harvested area decreased by -28.6% against the previous year. The spinach harvested area peaked at X ha in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spinach Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, exports of spinach from Poland rose modestly to X tons, increasing by 4.1% on 2021. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 360%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, spinach exports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 537% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for spinach exports from Poland, with a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, spinach exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus totaled +84.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+72.4% per year) and Spain (+62.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for spinach exports from Poland, comprising 27% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia amounted to +67.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+61.4% per year) and the Czech Republic (+95.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spinach export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 51% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Italy (+9.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Spinach Imports

Imports into Poland

Spinach imports into Poland shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -2.6% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, spinach imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of spinach imports to Poland, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +122.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of spinach to Poland, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 31% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +30.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+14.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+107.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average spinach import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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