Poland: Sugar Market 2022

Sugar Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish sugar market decreased by -11.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Sugar consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sugar Production in Poland

In value terms, sugar production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 61% against the previous year. Sugar production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of sugar in Poland amounted to less than X kg per ha, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The sugar harvested area in Poland stood at less than X ha in 2021, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sugar Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of sugar increased by 12% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -21.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 52%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Israel (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of sugar exports from Poland, together comprising 47% of total exports. Hungary, Egypt, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Italy and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of +149.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sugar exported from Poland were Israel ($X), Germany ($X) and Romania ($X), with a combined 46% share of total exports. Hungary, Egypt, Ukraine, Georgia, Greece, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Italy and Albania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +121.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 sugar export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($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 Albania (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sugar Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sugar decreased by -15.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sugar imports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 89%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sugar supplier to Poland, accounting for a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, sugar imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Swaziland (X tons), fourfold. Lithuania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +23.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (+34.5% per year) and Lithuania (+22.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sugar to Poland, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Swaziland, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+2.5% per year) and Swaziland (-2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sugar import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 19% 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 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cuba (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform