Not frozen prepared potatoes market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for not frozen prepared potatoes in Poland saw strong growth between 2018 and 2024, with physical market volume increasing from 38.3 thousand tons to 58.7 thousand tons. This expansion was particularly pronounced from 2021 onward, driven by a steady rise in domestic production, which reached 101.5 thousand tons in 2024.

While import volumes generally declined from 16.2 thousand tons to 14.3 thousand tons over the period, export volumes remained relatively stable, averaging around 57 thousand tons. The net effect of higher production and consistent export levels supported the growth in domestic consumption.

In value terms, the market's growth was even more striking, surging from $79.8 million to $226.6 million. This indicates not only increased volume but also a shift towards higher-value products, as production value nearly doubled from $211.6 million to $415.5 million during the same period.

Production not frozen prepared potatoes in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of not frozen prepared potatoes was valued at 225.8 million US dollars, marking a moderate 7.3% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 22.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.5%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 14.4%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2020, Poland produced 79 581 tonnes of not frozen prepared potatoes, showing minimal change from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 79 432 tonnes, while the maximum was in 2018 at 83 008 tonnes. The largest decline of 4.3% occurred in 2019, and the largest increase of 4.2% was in 2018.

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

Exports not frozen prepared potatoes from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's cross-border shipments of not frozen prepared potatoes declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with exports totaling 55 525 tonnes, a 2.5% reduction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 7.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.3%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 60 918 tonnes. The largest decline of 6.5% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 17.6% was in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Czechia were the main markets for Poland's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes in kind, accounting for 27.9%, 11.8%, and 10.7% of exports, respectively. Together, these three countries represented 50.4% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's exports of not frozen prepared potatoes reached 139.1 million US dollars, up 3.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 13.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.3%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 156.1 million US dollars. The largest decline of 14.2% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 27.2% was in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's export structure in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Germany, Ukraine, and Russia accounted for 21.1%, 12.8%, and 10.2% of exports, respectively, jointly representing 44.0% of total flows. Many other countries made up the remaining 56.0%.

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

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

Imports not frozen prepared potatoes to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes declined for the second consecutive year in 2020, with a total volume of 13 355 tonnes, representing a notable 10.7% year-over-year reduction. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 170 tonnes, with the largest increase of 15.1% occurring that same year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands were the leading sources for Poland's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in kind, accounting for 51.9%, 13.2%, and 12.6% of imports, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 77.6% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes stood at 23.2 million US dollars, showing a small 2.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 13.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 24.3 million US dollars. The largest decline of 7.1% occurred in 2019, while the largest increase of 19.4% was in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Belgium, and Italy accounted for the largest share of Poland's imports of not frozen prepared potatoes in value terms, with shares of 30.9%, 25.0%, and 9.5%, respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 65.4% of total import flows.

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

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