Poland: Vegetable Market 2024

Vegetable Market Size in Poland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Polish vegetable market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Vegetable Production in Poland

In value terms, vegetable production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Vegetable production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of vegetables in Poland expanded to X tons per ha in 2022, with an increase of X% against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average vegetable yield remained at a somewhat lower figure. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the harvested area of vegetables in Poland was estimated at X ha, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, the harvested area, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The vegetable harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Vegetable Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of vegetables increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, vegetable exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of vegetable exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for vegetable exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ukraine, the Netherlands, Italy, the Czech Republic, Greece, Romania, Slovakia, Lithuania, Belgium and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 vegetable export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($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 Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Vegetable Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, purchases abroad of vegetables increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, vegetable imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of vegetable imports to Poland, together comprising X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest vegetable suppliers to Poland were Spain ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average vegetable import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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