Frozen fruit and nuts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for frozen fruit and nuts in Poland remained stable, fluctuating between 100 and 104 thousand tons. The introduction of a reduced 5% VAT rate on all edible fruits and nuts in 2018 made frozen products more affordable, supporting domestic demand and helping production rise to 358.3 thousand tons in 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 caused supply constraints for specific fruits like raspberries, yet increased consumer interest in frozen goods due to their longer shelf life helped cushion the market, with volume dipping only slightly to 100.1 thousand tons.

After 2020, imports of frozen fruit and nuts grew consistently, reaching a peak of 139.9 thousand tons in 2022. This expansion was accelerated by the rapid development of online shopping, which improved product accessibility, and by rising consumer awareness of the nutritional benefits of frozen fruits. Exports showed volatility, surging to 381.2 thousand tons in 2021 before declining in the following years. Throughout this period, the maintained 5% VAT rate and health-oriented trends, such as steaming as a preferred cooking method, continued to shape market dynamics.

The market also reflected broader shifts in consumer preferences, including the growth of premium and plant-based segments. The launch of new product lines, such as plant-based frozen seafood, indicated evolving demand within the frozen food sector, while ongoing challenges like rising raw material prices in 2022 tested the industry's resilience without reversing the overall import growth trend.

Production frozen fruit and nuts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of frozen fruit and nuts was valued at 500.6 million US dollars, showing no significant change compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 9.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 499.5 million US dollars, while the maximum value occurred in 2018 at 560.6 million US dollars. The largest decline of 10.9% was observed in 2019, and the largest increase of 1.0% took place in 2018.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 319.9 thousand tonnes of frozen fruit and nuts, reflecting a substantial decline of 10.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 11%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.8%. The largest increase of 2.0% was recorded in 2019.

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

Exports frozen fruit and nuts from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

After a two-year advance, frozen fruit and nuts exports from Poland declined. In 2020, exports came to 334.7 thousand tonnes, marking a moderate drop of 6.4% from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 357.8 thousand tonnes, and the largest increase of 2.9% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Belarus, and the Netherlands—together accounted for 55.1% of total exports in kind of frozen fruit and nuts from Poland.

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, M $ US

Poland exported 550.5 million US dollars worth of frozen fruit and nuts in 2020, which is 5.5% more compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 563.4 million US dollars. The largest decline of 7.4% was observed in 2019, and the largest increase of 13.9% took place in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, with 32.6% of exports in value terms, the Netherlands at 9.6%, and France at 9.0%, continued to be the main buyers of frozen fruit and nuts from Poland, jointly forming 51.2% of total exports in value terms.

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

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

Imports frozen fruit and nuts to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Frozen fruit and nuts shipments to Poland from abroad increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 114.9 thousand tonnes, reflecting a solid increase of 11.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 31.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of frozen fruit and nuts to Poland were not concentrated on a few key markets. Ukraine, with 22.8% of imports in kind, Serbia at 10.5%, and Germany at 10.0%, jointly accounted for only 43.3% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's volume of frozen fruit and nuts imports amounted to 221.7 million US dollars, showing an increase of 19.7% versus the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 45%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.2%. The largest decline of 1.7% was recorded in 2019, and the largest increase of 23.1% occurred in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for imports in value terms of frozen fruit and nuts to Poland was quite broad. Ukraine, with 25.9% of imports in value terms, Germany at 9.9%, and Serbia at 9.8%, together represented only 45.6% 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