Citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, and purees in Poland expanded steadily between 2018 and 2020, with volume increasing from 1 816 tons to 2 320 tons, a cumulative rise of over 27%.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, when market volume fell by 36% to 1 493 tons. The market then rebounded strongly over the next two years, climbing by 40% to 2 096 tons in 2022 and reaching 2 329 tons in 2023, slightly above the 2020 peak.

In 2024, consumption declined by 28% to 1 666 tons. That year, the Ministry of Agriculture published an amendment to commercial quality requirements for fruit preserves, defining marmalade strictly as a citrus product and setting a minimum 60% soluble solids content, with implementation scheduled for 2026. Concurrently, consumer preferences continued evolving toward higher-quality offerings with natural ingredients and innovative flavors, while companies like Materne Polska and Stovit adapted their product ranges and packaging.

Production citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In Poland, the output value of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes reached 4 042 thousand US dollars in 2020, marking a 17.3% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 5.5%, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2018, with a 27.0% rise.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 2 719 tonnes, reflecting a modest gain of 7.9% from the year before. Between 2017 and 2020, production surged by 75.4%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 20.6%.

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

Exports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Poland's export volume of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes declined. In 2020, exports totaled 1 309 tonnes, indicating a measured decrease of 4.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 95.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 25.1%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 374 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 56.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia were the main markets for Poland's exports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes in volume terms. The United States accounted for 39.0% of exports, the United Kingdom for 24.9%, and Australia for 8.9%, together making up 72.8% of total export flows.

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

After two years of gains, Poland's export value of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 2 431 thousand US dollars, which is 3.5% lower than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 106.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 27.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 520 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 49.6% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia were the primary buyers of Poland's citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes in value terms. The United States represented 33.3% of exports, the United Kingdom 22.7%, and Russia 10.6%, collectively comprising 66.7% of total export value.

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

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

Imports citrus fruit jJams, marmalades, jellies, purees or pastes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's import volume of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 910 tonnes, corresponding to a slight gain of 2.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 8.7%, with an annualized decline rate of 3.0%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 760 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 23.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 16.9% rise.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Greece, Romania, and Germany formed the key group of partners for Poland's imports of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes in volume terms. Greece accounted for 31.4% of imports, Romania for 12.6%, and Germany for 11.0%, jointly representing 55.0% 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

Cross-border shipments of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes to Poland increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value reached 2 485 thousand US dollars, equivalent to a sharp increase of 26.2% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 32.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 10.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 469 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 21.4%. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a 34.1% rise.

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

Over the 2017-2020 period, Greece, Italy, and Germany were the primary suppliers of citrus fruit jams, marmalades, jellies, purees, and pastes to Poland in value terms. Greece accounted for 22.9% of imports, Italy for 21.2%, and Germany for 12.4%, together making up 56.5% of total import value.

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

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