Poland: Tomato Market 2025

Tomato Market Size in Poland

The Polish tomato market totaled $X in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Production in Poland

In value terms, tomato production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of tomatoes in Poland contracted to X tons per ha in 2021, reducing by -12% compared with 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha, and then contracted 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.

The tomato harvested area in Poland surged to X ha in 2021, growing by 29% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the harvested area, however, recorded a slight decline. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of tomatoes exported from Poland declined to X tons, dropping by -6.1% against 2020. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Poland, with a combined 49% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Belarus, Latvia, Greece, France, Lithuania, Italy, the Netherlands and Romania, which together accounted for a further 40%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Latvia (with a CAGR of +31.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and Latvia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for tomato exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 58% of total exports.

Latvia, with a CAGR of +37.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average tomato export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, tomato export price increased by +70.4% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 the Netherlands (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, purchases abroad of tomatoes decreased by -0.8% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 24%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +97.1% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of tomato imports to Poland, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in France (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest tomato suppliers to Poland, with a combined 78% share of total imports. France, Turkey and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +32.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average tomato import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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