Malt market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The malt market in Poland experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After growing to 602 thousand tons in 2019, the market volume contracted over the following years, falling to 526 thousand tons by 2023. This overall decline coincided with a steady reduction in domestic malt production, which dropped from 479 thousand tons to 418 thousand tons over the same period.

Shifts in international trade significantly impacted the market balance. Imports rose substantially until 2021, reaching 268 thousand tons and helping to offset lower production, but then began to recede. Meanwhile, exports recovered after an initial dip, peaking at 131 thousand tons in 2022 before moderating, which also influenced the net available supply within the country.

For 2024, preliminary trade data indicates imports of 220 thousand tons and exports of 108 thousand tons, continuing the recent trends. The broader agricultural and processing sector, including dairy, showed growth in production and exports, suggesting possible indirect effects on grain demand. Furthermore, global factors such as raw material price volatility and supply chain disruptions remained relevant influences on trade flows and input costs for the malt industry.

Production malt in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland held the 15th position globally in malt production.

Top producers of malt, 2017-2020

World map of production of malt, 2017-2020

Poland's malt production declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 435 K t of malt, marking a modest 9.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 13.6%, which translates to an annualized decline of 4.8%.

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

Exports malt from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's malt exports amounted to 78.0 K t, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 8.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -3.0%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 77.8 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 99.4 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 21.8%, whereas the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 16.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's malt exports were distributed across a wide range of partner countries. Germany accounted for 32.7% of exports in kind, Ethiopia for 8.6%, and Cambodia for 5.6%, with these three countries together making up just 46.9% 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

Malt exports from Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 38 491 K $ US, representing a measured decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 48 128 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 16.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018, rising by 30.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Ethiopia, and the United Kingdom played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of Polish malt in value terms. Germany accounted for 28.1% of exports, Ethiopia for 8.5%, and the United Kingdom for 6.4%, with their combined share reaching only 43.0% 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 malt to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's malt imports increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported 225.5 K t of malt, which is 12.2% higher year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 70.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 19.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Slovakia and Czechia remained the primary suppliers of malt to Poland, together accounting for 86.4% of total imports in kind, with the remainder coming from other countries.

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

Malt imports into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 94 932 K $ US, equivalent to an 8.3% improvement compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 91.2%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 24.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia and Czechia continued to be the main suppliers of malt to Poland in value terms, with a combined share of 84.9% of total imports, while the rest was fragmented across other countries.

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

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