In-shell walnuts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for in-shell walnuts in Poland displayed considerable volatility between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 8 133 t in 2018, it fell sharply the following year but subsequently recovered, ending the period at 9 998 t in 2023.

A major contraction of over 40% brought the market down to 4 745 t in 2019. This was followed by a strong 51% rebound in 2020 to 7 164 t. After a modest 12% dip in 2021, consumption surged by nearly 60% in 2022, surpassing 10 000 t for the first time in the period, and then stabilized at just under 10 000 t in 2023.

Production in-shell walnuts in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Poland ranked as the 30th largest producer of in-shell walnuts between 2017 and 2020.

Top producers of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

World map of production of in-shell walnuts, 2017-2020

The market exhibited significant volatility during this period. Production volumes fluctuated 2.3-fold, dropping to a low in 2017 and peaking in 2018. In 2020, Poland produced 7 000 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, marking a sharp 33.6% increase from the previous year. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 8 480 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 38.2% decrease, while the most substantial increase was in 2018, rising by 128.1%.

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

Exports in-shell walnuts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Export activity showed considerable volatility over these years. The lowest exports were in 2017, with the highest in 2019, resulting in a 27-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Poland exported 50.5 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, representing a sharp 92.1% decrease compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 640.7 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, surging by 1 804.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Romania, and Greece were the primary markets for Poland's in-shell walnut exports in volume terms. Turkey accounted for 45.3% of exports, Romania for 24.0%, and Greece for 11.6%, collectively representing 80.9% 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

Market performance displayed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 12.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported in-shell walnuts worth 82 000 US dollars, an 88.6% drop from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 721 000 US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 860.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey, Romania, and Greece continued to be the main buyers of in-shell walnuts from Poland in value terms. Turkey represented 35.9% of exports, Romania 20.2%, and Greece 15.4%, together accounting for 71.5% 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 in-shell walnuts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes experienced notable fluctuations, indicating a volatile market. Imports bottomed out in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 4.1-fold difference. In 2020, Poland imported 214.2 tonnes of in-shell walnuts, a significant 47.1% increase from the previous year. The lowest import volume was in 2018 at 106.8 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 75.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United States, Ukraine, and Germany consistently served as the main sources for Poland's in-shell walnut imports in volume terms. The United States accounted for 20.6% of imports, Ukraine for 20.0%, and Germany for 19.3%, collectively making up 59.8% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 and highest in 2017, with a 5.5-fold gap. In 2020, Poland's in-shell walnut imports reached 554 000 US dollars, up 19.6% from the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 283 000 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, decreasing by 81.9%, while the largest increase was in 2019, rising by 63.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, the United States, and Chile remained the principal suppliers of in-shell walnuts to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.2% of imports, the United States for 21.0%, and Chile for 17.2%, together representing 66.4% 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