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Fresh or chilled pork market in Poland

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Poland was the second-largest recipient of German pork within the EU, highlighting its role as a major importer. Market volume in physical terms dipped in 2019 before recovering through 2020 and reaching a peak of 2.07 million tons in 2021. This increase coincided with a trend where pork and beef prices began to converge, boosting overall consumer interest in meat and supporting demand.

Market volume then contracted to 1.94 million tons in 2022 as a sharp spike in feed and energy costs, exacerbated by geopolitical events, raised production expenses. Inflationary pressure in 2023 further reduced physical consumption to 1.83 million tons, with consumers becoming more price-conscious and focused on product origin. A recovery to 1.94 million tons occurred in 2024, supported by growing meat exports to EU and third-country markets and broader market stabilization after a period of volatility linked to disease outbreaks and trade restrictions.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Poland
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K t
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Poland by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fresh or chilled pork in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's fresh or chilled pork production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the output reached 3 844 million US dollars, showing a slight increase of 1.3% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 9.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	7.5%	1.3%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 1 593 thousand tonnes of fresh or chilled pork, marking a moderate increase of 6.6% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 10.3%, averaging 3.3% per year. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a decrease of 0.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(0.6%)	6.6%	3.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fresh or chilled pork from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of fresh or chilled pork have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 196.7 thousand tonnes, a decline of 10.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 18.1%, averaging a 6.5% annual decrease. The peak was in 2018 at 262.5 thousand tonnes, with the largest decline of 16.6% in 2019 and the highest increase of 9.2% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(16.6%)	(10.1%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Italy, and Czechia were the main destinations for Poland's fresh or chilled pork exports, accounting for 50.2% of the total volume. Germany led with 23.6%, followed by Italy at 15.9%, and Czechia at 10.8%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Poland's fresh or chilled pork exports have decreased for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 473 million US dollars, down 7.8% from 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports fell by 11.9%, with an average annual decline of 4.1%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 552 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	(7.0%)	(7.8%)	(4.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's fresh or chilled pork exports in value terms were spread across a diverse range of partners. Germany, Czechia, and Italy were the top three, contributing 16.2%, 15.7%, and 12.8% respectively, but together they made up only 44.8% of total exports. The remaining 55.2% went to various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fresh or chilled pork to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of fresh or chilled pork have declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 601.8 thousand tonnes, showing little change from 2019. The highest volume was in 2018 at 702.4 thousand tonnes, with the largest drop of 13.9% in 2019 and the biggest rise of 17.1% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.1%	(13.9%)	(0.5%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark were the primary sources for Poland's fresh or chilled pork imports, together making up 70.2% of the total volume. Belgium accounted for 29.7%, Germany for 22.3%, and Denmark for 18.2%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland's imports of fresh or chilled pork have fallen for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports were valued at 1 401 million US dollars, a decrease of 6.7% compared to 2019. The peak was in 2018 at 1 548 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 11.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	(2.9%)	(6.7%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017–2020 period, Germany, Belgium, and Denmark consistently led Poland's fresh or chilled pork imports in value terms, together accounting for 68.1% of the total. Germany contributed 27.1%, Belgium 25.5%, and Denmark 15.6%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io