Apples, pears and quinces market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh apples, pears and quinces in Poland exhibited significant fluctuations from 2018 to 2023. It began at 3.3 million tons in 2018, then contracted sharply to 2.1 million tons in 2019. A recovery phase followed, lifting the market to 3.5 million tons by 2022, before another decline brought it to 3.1 million tons in 2023.

The market's movement closely tracked changes in domestic production, which fell to 3.1 million tons in 2019 before rising to a peak of 4.3 million tons in 2022 and then decreasing to 4.0 million tons in 2023. Exports remained substantial throughout the period, regularly exceeding 1 million tons annually, while imports stayed at a low level, underscoring Poland's role as a major net exporter.

Production apples, pears and quinces in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland maintained the fourth position globally in the production volume of apples, pears, and quinces.

Top producers of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

World map of production of apples, pears and quinces, 2017-2020

In 2020, Poland produced 3 616 thousand tons of apples, pears, and quinces, marking a significant increase of 14.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 44.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 090 thousand tons, with the largest annual increase of 63.8% that year. In contrast, the largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 23.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports apples, pears and quinces from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's exports of apples, pears, and quinces amounted to 756 thousand tons, a decrease of 27.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 23.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.4%. The peak export volume was in 2019 at 1 047 thousand tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 24.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export destinations for apples, pears, and quinces were quite diverse. The top three markets—Belarus (32.2% of exports in volume), Germany (8.2%), and Egypt (7.9%)—collectively accounted for 48.3% of total exports, with no single partner dominating the trade.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's export value of apples, pears, and quinces declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 377.6 million US dollars, a modest decrease of 5.2% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 411.6 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 13.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export value of apples, pears, and quinces was not highly concentrated. The leading markets—Belarus (25.8% of export value), Egypt (8.1%), and Romania (7.8%)—together represented only 41.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports apples, pears and quinces to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Poland's imports of apples, pears, and quinces rebounded in 2020. The import volume reached 70 thousand tons, a substantial increase of 67.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 12.5%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 4.0%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 42 thousand tons, with the largest annual decline of 24.3% occurring in 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium—collectively accounted for 61.1% of Poland's total import volume of apples, pears, and quinces.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

The market for imports showed notable volatility during these years. In 2019, import values hit their lowest point at 39.8 million US dollars, with the largest annual decline of 22.2% that year. By 2020, imports surged to 74.2 million US dollars, an increase of 86.3% compared to 2019, reaching the peak value for the period. The difference between the highest and lowest values was 1.9 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (41.6% of import value), Italy (11.9%), and Germany (9.7%) formed the core group of markets for Poland's imports of apples, pears, and quinces in value terms, together representing 63.3% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020