Cauliflowers and broccoli market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh cauliflowers and broccoli in Poland stood at 309.9 thousand tons in 2018. That year, significant cultivation difficulties, including poor yields and quality, led to a sharp 24-50% drop in procurement by processing plants compared to earlier years, contributing to the initial contraction in market volume.

Market size fell markedly to 261.6 thousand tons in 2020 and continued to decrease to 245.8 thousand tons in 2021, reflecting a period of sustained reduction in overall availability.

Despite the downward trend, Poland maintained its position as the EU's fourth-largest producer in 2022, even as the market volume shrank to 231.9 thousand tons. The decline continued to 220.8 thousand tons in 2023. By 2024, several factors were active, including continued health and wellness trends boosting vegetable consumption, the introduction of new, more resilient varieties, and market volatility driven by weather-related supply shortages and price fluctuations.

Production cauliflowers and broccoli in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland held the 8th position globally in the production of cauliflowers and broccoli.

Top producers of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

World map of production of cauliflowers and broccoli, 2017-2020

Poland's production of cauliflowers and broccoli fell for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 244.1 thousand tonnes, down 13.6% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 23%, averaging an annual decline of 8.3%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After rising for two years, the value of cauliflowers and broccoli production in Poland turned downward. In 2020, output was valued at 236.1 million US dollars, a sharp 13.0% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value increased by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 271.3 million US dollars, while the largest yearly increase occurred in 2018 at 10.5%.

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

Exports cauliflowers and broccoli from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following a two-year decline, Poland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli rebounded. In 2020, exports totaled 23 404 tonnes, surging 32.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 12.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%. The lowest volume was in 2019 at 17 642 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 10.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms were spread across a diverse range of partners. The top three destinations—Czechia (25.6% of exports), Slovakia (12.2%), and Hungary (8.4%)—together accounted for 46.2% of total flows, with the remaining 53.8% distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Poland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 22 639 thousand US dollars, up 33.6% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 54.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms were not highly concentrated. The leading markets—Czechia (20.0% of exports), Slovakia (11.2%), and Austria (9.2%)—collectively represented 40.4% of total 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 cauliflowers and broccoli to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in volume terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports hit 40 923 tonnes, a 4.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 33.6%, averaging an annual rate of 10.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (42.2% of imports), France (19.3%), and Germany (14.6%) were the largest sources of cauliflowers and broccoli for Poland in volume terms, together making up 76.1% of total imports.

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

Poland's imports of cauliflowers and broccoli in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 50 188 thousand US dollars, rising 12.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 47.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (44.9% of imports), Germany (16.3%), and France (12.5%) remained the top suppliers of cauliflowers and broccoli to Poland in value terms, jointly accounting for 73.7% of total imports.

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

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