Poland: Walnut Market 2025

Walnut Market Size in Poland

The Polish walnut market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -21.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Walnut consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Walnut Production in Poland

In value terms, walnut production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 70%. Walnut production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of walnuts in Poland totaled X tons per ha, approximately mirroring 2020. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average walnut 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 2021, the total area harvested in terms of walnuts production in Poland declined to X ha, which is down by -8% against 2020. In general, the harvested area continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the harvested area increased by 19% against the previous year. The walnut harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the harvested area failed to regain momentum.

Walnut Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of walnuts exported from Poland soared to X tons, jumping by 1,202% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,803%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, walnut exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 860%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for walnut exports from Poland, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, walnut exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Romania amounted to +133.0%.

In value terms, Romania ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for walnut exports from Poland, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania totaled +134.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average walnut export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -30.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 57%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Walnut Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2021, walnut imports into Poland declined markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -57.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 407%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, walnut imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 315% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) were the main suppliers of walnut imports to Poland, together comprising 97% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +83.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest walnut suppliers to Poland were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Lithuania ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +71.8%, 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

The average walnut import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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