Cherries market in Poland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish fresh cherry market experienced considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. After a sharp drop in market volume to 193.5 thousand tons in 2019, it showed steady growth over the next three years, peaking at 259.8 thousand tons in 2022. However, 2023 saw a contraction to 239.7 thousand tons, bringing the market back near 2021 levels.

In 2024, trade flows shifted noticeably, with imports rising to 11.5 thousand tons while exports fell to 3.2 thousand tons. This occurred alongside an expansion of cherry cultivation area to 819 hectares, indicating production development, and low frozen cherry stocks in the European Union, which sustained high demand from processing industries. Changes in consumer preferences and growth in online fruit purchases also influenced the retail segment.

Production cherries in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland consistently ranked 8th globally in cherry production volume.

Top producers of cherries, 2017-2020

World map of production of cherries, 2017-2020

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 2.9-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Poland produced 206.8 K t of cherries, marking a 5.3% increase compared to 2019. The highest production was recorded in 2018 at 260.6 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 24.6% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 185.5% surge.

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

Exports cherries from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Market behavior during these years was characterized by volatility. Export volumes dropped to their minimum in 2017 and climbed to their maximum in 2018, showing a 6-fold shift. In 2020, Poland's cherry export volume reached 7 385 t, representing a robust 21.3% increase compared to 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 11 434 t. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 46.8% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 501.6% jump.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belarus, and Lithuania were the largest buyers of Polish cherries in volume terms. Germany accounted for 58.4% of exports, Belarus for 16.6%, and Lithuania for 4.3%, together making up 79.3% of total exports.

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

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports varied by a factor of 3.1, from a low in 2017 to a high in 2018. In 2020, the value of cherry exports from Poland amounted to 7 675 K $ US, which is 15.0% higher than in 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 9 837 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 32.2% drop, while the largest increase was in 2018 with a 212.0% rise.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany, Belarus, and Lithuania stood out as the main markets for Polish cherry exports in value terms. Germany represented 58.5% of exports, Belarus 10.2%, and Lithuania 5.2%, together accounting for 73.9% 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 cherries to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, reflecting a 3.9-fold gap. In 2020, Poland's cherry import volume stood at 4 972 t, showing a dramatic 55.0% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 2 000 t. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 74.6% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 60.4% rise.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Greece, Hungary, and Serbia formed the core of Poland's cherry imports in volume terms. Greece accounted for 24.8% of imports, Hungary for 20.6%, and Serbia for 14.0%, together taking 59.5% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import values dropped to their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 3.5 times. In 2020, the value of cherry imports into Poland stood at 12 735 K $ US, showing a sharp 37.9% gain over the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 667 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 71.5% decrease, while the largest increase was in 2019 with a 151.9% surge.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Greece, Spain, and Serbia formed the key group of partners for Poland's cherry imports in value terms. Greece accounted for 26.6% of imports, Spain for 22.0%, and Serbia for 11.5%, jointly representing 60.1% 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