Poland: Tomato Ketchup Market 2024

Tomato Ketchup Market Size in Poland

The Polish tomato ketchup market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Production in Poland

In value terms, tomato ketchup production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Ketchup Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces, when their volume decreased by -6.9% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, tomato ketchup exports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +1.2% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato ketchup exports from Poland, together accounting for 52% of total exports. The UK, Italy, Hungary, France, Romania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Spain, Lithuania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +41.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for tomato ketchup exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for 52% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Italy, Hungary, Romania, France, Ukraine, Slovakia, Spain, Lithuania and Sweden lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +40.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato ketchup export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 15%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Lithuania (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Ketchup Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces, when their volume decreased by -1.9% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 171% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, tomato ketchup imports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of tomato ketchup to Poland, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato ketchup imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +31.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+21.4% per year) and Spain (+13.9% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tomato ketchup and tomato sauces to Poland, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to +25.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+13.3% per year) and Germany (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato ketchup import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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