Dried, salted or in brine not smoked fish fillets market in Poland, 2026

Earlier Report Observations

The market for dried, salted or in brine not smoked fish fillets in Poland expanded from 14 766 tons in 2018 to 17 223 tons in 2019, driven by the entry of new players such as the Ukrainian retail chain Snacks and Dried Fish, which increased market presence and stimulated production. However, in 2020, the market volume contracted sharply to 13 278 tons.

A moderate recovery followed in 2021, with the market reaching 13 386 tons, and then surged by almost 25% in 2022 to 16 686 tons. By 2023, the market stabilized at 16 618 tons, supported by the continued expansion of the Ukrainian chain, which operated 16 stores in Poland by that year.

In 2024, the market fell to 12 584 tons, a decline primarily attributed to new EU regulations that came into effect on January 1, 2024, protecting the spawning periods of Atlantic cod and herring. These rules restricted fishing in specific areas and seasons, reducing raw material availability for fish processors.

Production dried, salted or in brine not smoked fish fillets in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets was valued at 40,415 thousand US dollars, marking a 13.4% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 14.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.1%. The largest drop occurred in 2018, at 14.1%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, at 14.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 14,737 tonnes of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets, showing a significant 19.3% decrease compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 18,270 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.4%.

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

Exports dried, salted or in brine not smoked fish fillets from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 1,502 tonnes, a 27.6% increase from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 142.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 34.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Poland's exports in volume terms was highly concentrated, with Germany alone accounting for 93.6% of total 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

Poland's exports of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 23,677 thousand US dollars, up 12.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports rose by 117.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 29.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Poland's exports in value terms were heavily focused on Germany, which represented 97.7% 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 dried, salted or in brine not smoked fish fillets to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 42 tonnes, a sharp 67.5% drop from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 81.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -43.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Sweden (43.4% of imports in volume), the United Kingdom (21.5%), and Denmark (17.4%) consistently led Poland's import structure in kind, together accounting for 82.3% of total 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 shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, with a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland's imports of dried, salted, or brined (not smoked) fish fillets reached 142 thousand US dollars, reflecting a dramatic 78.4% decline compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 40.5%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, Sweden (38.9% of imports in value), the United Kingdom (15.9%), and Denmark (13.8%) remained the key sources for Poland's imports in value terms, together representing 68.6% of total flows.

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

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