Molasses market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The registration of 17 new sugar beet varieties in 2018, many with nematode tolerance, provided a foundation for more stable raw material supply for molasses production. This likely supported the increase in output from 509 thousand tons in 2018 to 619 thousand tons in 2019, while the domestic market volume also grew slightly to 301 thousand tons. However, production declined over the next three years, falling to 508 thousand tons in 2022, even as market volume remained near 300 thousand tons, aided by lower export levels.

Scientific studies in 2022 highlighting the health benefits of flavonoids found in molasses potentially stimulated consumer interest, coinciding with new EU regulations clarifying the product's legal classification. A new market segment for tobacco-free molasses also emerged, reflecting shifting consumer preferences. During this period, market volume held steady, reaching 299 thousand tons in 2022, despite a continued dip in production.

The market dynamics shifted sharply from 2023 onward. Production rebounded strongly to 595 thousand tons in 2023 and further to 747 thousand tons in 2024. However, a simultaneous surge in exports, which more than doubled to 463 thousand tons in 2023, drastically reduced domestic market volume to 151 thousand tons. A partial recovery to 229 thousand tons occurred in 2024 as production increases offset continued high export volumes.

Production molasses in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's molasses production value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2019, output was valued at 61 824 K $ US, marking a 19.4% increase compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, production grew by 40.3%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.9%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland ranked 20th globally in molasses production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of molasses, 2017-2020

World map of production of molasses, 2017-2020

Following a two-year rise, Poland's molasses production declined. In 2019, 567.1 K t were produced, down 8.4% from 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, production increased by 19.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The largest decline occurred in 2020, at 8.4%.

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

Exports molasses from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, molasses exports from Poland totaled 324.7 K t, showing a slight decline of 2.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 5.8%, with an annualized rate of 1.9%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 252.7 K t, while the highest was in 2019 at 333.6 K t. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, at 17.7%, and the largest increase in 2019, at 32.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export structure in kind was balanced rather than concentrated. The United Kingdom (23.3% of exports in kind), the United States (15.5%), and Germany (10.9%) together accounted for 49.7% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 50.3%.

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 molasses export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 45 226 K $ US, reflecting a significant gain of 14.5% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, exports rose by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 27 197 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 27.5%, and the largest increase in 2019, at 45.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom (24.8% of exports in value terms), the United States (15.3%), and Germany (10.0%) accounted for the largest share of Poland's molasses exports by value, together comprising 50.1% 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 molasses to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, molasses imports into Poland amounted to 18.5 K t, marking a strong increase of 21.3% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 32.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 12.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 15.3 K t, while the highest was in 2018 at 34.4 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 55.5%, and the largest increase in 2018, at 24.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus (33.2% of imports in kind), Ukraine (23.6%), and Moldova (15.4%) were the main suppliers of molasses to Poland, together comprising 72.2% of total imports in kind.

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

In 2020, Poland imported molasses valued at 2 189 K $ US, reflecting a steep gain of 35.6% compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 189 K $ US, while the highest was in 2018 at 4 155 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 47.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for Poland's molasses imports by value were the United Kingdom (24.0% of imports in value terms), Belarus (20.8%), and Ukraine (17.4%), which jointly accounted for 62.2% 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