Poland: Sweet Potato Market 2025

Sweet Potato Market Size in Poland

The Polish sweet potato market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 137% against the previous year. In general, consumption posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sweet Potato Production in Poland

In value terms, sweet potato production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average sweet potato yield in Poland was estimated at less than X kg per ha, stabilizing at 2020. Overall, the yield recorded 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.

In 2021, approx. less than X ha of sweet potatoes were harvested in Poland; leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the harvested area continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Sweet Potato Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of sweet potatoes decreased by -57.4% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 9,855% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sweet potato exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 84,618% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for sweet potato exports from Poland, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, sweet potato exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ukraine stood at +90.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+76.6% per year) and the UK (+19.1% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sweet potatoes exports from Poland, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine amounted to +88.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+0.3% per year) and Romania (+39.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sweet potato export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 2,255% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Estonia (+30.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sweet Potato Imports

Imports into Poland

For the eighth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sweet potatoes, which increased by 39% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 130%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sweet potato imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sweet potato imports to Poland, together accounting for 92% of total imports. Slovenia, Belgium and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +315.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sweet potato suppliers to Poland were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Slovenia and Italy, which together accounted for a further 5.9%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +340.3%, recorded 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 2021, the average sweet potato import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.5% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sweet potato import price increased by +17.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 132% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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