Poland: Strawberry Market 2025

Strawberry Market Size in Poland

The Polish strawberry market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Production in Poland

In value terms, strawberry production fell significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Strawberry production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of strawberries in Poland declined slightly to X tons per ha in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 29%. Over the period under review, the average strawberry yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2021, and then reduced modestly 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 strawberries production in Poland reduced slightly to X ha, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area saw a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the harvested area reached the peak level of X ha. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the strawberry harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Strawberry Exports

Exports from Poland

Strawberry exports from Poland expanded markedly to X tons in 2022, surging by 9.3% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 133% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, strawberry exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons) was the main destination for strawberry exports from Poland, with a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, strawberry exports to Belarus exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belarus stood at +41.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-11.4% per year) and Ukraine (+12.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for strawberry exported from Poland were Belarus ($X), Russia ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 61% of total exports. Latvia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Latvia, with a CAGR of +53.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average strawberry export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 54% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Austria (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Strawberry Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of strawberries imported into Poland skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 29% against the year before. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +109.7% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, strawberry imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of strawberry imports to Poland, together accounting for 93% of total imports. The Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 3.6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +84.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Greece ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest strawberry suppliers to Poland, with a combined 93% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.8%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +110.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average strawberry import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($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 (+13.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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