Asparagus market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for fresh or chilled asparagus in Poland remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 12 150 t and 12 582 t. Production showed minor variations, reaching 12 700 t in 2019 before a slight dip to 12 200 t in 2020.

The market expanded sharply in 2021 and 2022, with volume climbing to 18 331 t and then 24 852 t, driven by a near doubling of domestic production to 23 800 t in 2022. A correction followed in 2023 as market volume fell to 18 699 t and production declined to 17 100 t. That year saw increased supply of asparagus in various colors on the wholesale market in Bronisze, influencing availability and price dynamics.

In 2024, imports rose to 2 757 t while exports reached 534 t. The asparagus season started earlier than usual due to warm weather, typically boosting fresh product availability. Concurrently, green asparagus varieties gained popularity, reflecting a shift in consumer preferences toward a more diverse offering.

Production asparagus in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked as the world's 15th largest producer of asparagus.

Top producers of asparagus, 2017-2020

World map of production of asparagus, 2017-2020

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Production varied significantly, with a low in 2017 and a high in 2019, representing a 4.5-fold difference. In 2020, Poland produced 12 200 tonnes of asparagus, marking a 3.9% decrease compared to 2019. The peak production was recorded in 2019 at 12 700 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a surge of 353.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 4.5-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, the output of asparagus in Poland was valued at 38 210 thousand US dollars, representing a strong 18.8% increase over the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 288.7%.

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

Exports asparagus from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's asparagus exports amounted to 1 162 tonnes, reflecting a 24.8% year-over-year decline. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -14.6%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 1.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export structure for asparagus in kind was heavily centered on Germany, which accounted for 70.4% of total flows. Other markets played a less significant role in this period.

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

Asparagus shipments from Poland abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 3 641 thousand US dollars, down 7.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports of asparagus from Poland in value terms were largely concentrated on Germany, which accounted for 70.9% of total flows. Other countries together made up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports asparagus to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, asparagus import volumes to Poland declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 406 tonnes, which is 1.6% lower year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 73.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.2%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 428 tonnes, with the largest increase also occurring in 2019, at 39.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for asparagus imports in kind were Spain (34.1% of imports), Germany (22.0% of imports), and Italy (17.3% of imports). Together, these three countries accounted for 73.4% of total import 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

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 2.5-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 6 077 thousand US dollars worth of asparagus, indicating a slight decline of 2.2% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 6 214 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 73.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—Spain, Germany, and Peru—together absorbed 71.7% of total asparagus imports to Poland in value terms.

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

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