Currants and gooseberries market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for fresh currants and gooseberries showed significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 161.2 thousand tons in 2018, volume dropped 23% to 123.6 thousand tons in 2019, then recovered to a peak of 148.5 thousand tons in 2021. A subsequent decline brought the market to 124.4 thousand tons by 2023.

The notable contraction in 2023 was directly caused by severe spring frosts that damaged red and black currant blossoms, leading to substantial production losses. This weather event limited wholesale supply and elevated prices, reducing the overall volume available on the market.

Consumer trends in 2024 indicate growing interest in local, organic, and seasonal fruits, which shapes demand for currants and gooseberries. Additionally, global post-pandemic hygiene standards are driving the development of ultra-safe packaging for fresh berries, influencing market presentation and logistics.

Production currants and gooseberries in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland was one of the world's leading producers of currants and gooseberries from 2017 to 2020, ranking second globally by production volume.

Top producers of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

World map of production of currants and gooseberries, 2017-2020

In 2020, Poland produced 145.9 thousand tons of currants and gooseberries, marking a 15.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 126.2 thousand tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 164.6 thousand tons. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2019 with a 23.4% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018 with a 19.1% rise.

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

Exports currants and gooseberries from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's export volume of currants and gooseberries declined for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 2 445 tons, which represents a 13.6% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 46.1%, with an average annual decline of 18.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belarus, and Belgium were the primary buyers of Polish currants and gooseberries in volume terms, accounting for 65.2%, 7.9%, and 6.4% of exports respectively. Together, these three markets represented 79.5% of Poland's total exports in kind.

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 decline, Poland's exports of currants and gooseberries in value terms increased in 2020, reaching 2 623 thousand US dollars, a sharp 47.9% rise compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, exports in value decreased by 24%, with an average annual decline of 8.8%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 1 774 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-over-year drop occurred in 2018 with a 34.5% decrease.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Italy formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's currants and gooseberries exports in value terms, with shares of 66.0%, 6.3%, and 5.3% respectively. Together, these three countries accounted for 77.6% of Poland's 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 currants and gooseberries to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of currants and gooseberries in volume terms increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 203 tons, which remained nearly unchanged from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 384.1%, equating to an average annual growth rate of 69.2%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands and Ukraine were the dominant sources for Poland's imports of currants and gooseberries in volume terms, together accounting for 80.8% of total imports. Other markets contributed relatively small shares.

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 import market for currants and gooseberries in Poland showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, representing a 7.4-fold increase between these years. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 578 thousand US dollars, a 5.5% decrease from 2019. The highest value was in 2019 at 1 670 thousand US dollars, and the largest year-over-year increase was in 2018 with a 425.3% surge.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands dominated Poland's import structure for currants and gooseberries in value terms, holding an 80.5% share of total imports. Other markets had comparatively modest shares.

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

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