Apricots market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The apricot market in Poland underwent considerable changes from 2018 to 2023. Market volume expanded to 15 003 metric tons in 2019, then dropped sharply to 9 236 metric tons in 2020 before recovering steadily over the next three years, reaching 15 213 metric tons by 2023.

This volatility was primarily driven by import fluctuations, which fell from 12 860 metric tons in 2019 to 6 972 metric tons in 2020 and then climbed back to 11 187 metric tons in 2023. Domestic production remained relatively stable between 3 100 and 3 600 metric tons until 2022, when it jumped to 4 600 metric tons, contributing to the market's recovery.

Production apricots in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of apricots, 2017-2020

World map of production of apricots, 2017-2020

The market experienced significant fluctuations during the period. Production reached its lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 2.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland produced 3 100 tons of apricots, representing a 1.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The highest production volume was recorded in 2018 at 3 600 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 12.8%, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, rising by 169.7%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The market displayed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, with the peak occurring in 2020, showing a 3.3-fold amplitude. In 2020, the output of apricots in Poland was valued at 4 083 thousand US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year increase of 22.1%. The largest decline was in 2019, dropping by 17.2%, while the most notable increase was in 2018, rising by 231.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports apricots from Poland

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during the period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 2.2-fold difference. In 2020, Poland exported 836 tons of apricots, reflecting a 16.1% decrease compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 548 tons. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 53.9%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, rising by 82.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine was the dominant market for exports in kind, accounting for 71.7% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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, K $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 1.8-fold gap. In 2020, Poland exported 1 101 thousand US dollars worth of apricots, showing a modest year-over-year increase of 3.8%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 615 thousand US dollars. The largest decline was in 2018, dropping by 43.4%, while the most substantial increase was in 2019, rising by 72.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Ukraine and Belarus led the list of markets for exports in value terms, together accounting for 80.1% of total flows, with other partners playing a supplementary role.

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

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

Imports apricots to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's apricot imports reached 6 972 tons, marking a sharp decrease of 45.8% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 44%, equating to an annualized rate of 17.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 12 860 tons. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 30.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Spain, Italy, and France formed the core group of markets for imports in kind, accounting for 49.6%, 11.7%, and 10.1% of imports, respectively, together representing 71.4% of total flows.

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, K $ US

In 2020, foreign apricot supplies to Poland amounted to 11 425 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic decline of 32.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 16.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -5.8%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 16 940 thousand US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2019, rising by 25.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Spain, Germany, and France—together accounted for 69.5% of total imports in value terms of apricots to Poland.

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

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