Odoriferous substances for food and drink market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for odoriferous substances for food and drink in Poland contracted slightly in 2019 to 29 663 т, a drop from 30 538 т in 2018, with market value declining to 357.5 млн $ from 363.9 млн $. A sharp recovery occurred in 2020, as volume jumped 10% to 32 617 т, though the value increase was modest, reaching 361.7 млн $.

Domestic production rose from 6 468 т in 2018 to 7 648 т by 2020. Import volumes, after peaking at 29 947 т in 2020, entered a downward phase, bottoming at 25 226 т in 2023 before rebounding to 29 720 т in 2024. Exports displayed sustained growth from 2020 onward, climbing from 4 978 т to 6 947 т over the four years to 2024.

Production odoriferous substances for food and drink in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The production value of odoriferous substances for food and drink in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 41 936 thousand US dollars, marking a controlled drop of 7.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 48 645 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 15.6% also occurring that year.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production volume of odoriferous substances for food and drink increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 7 648 tonnes were produced, up by 2.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 11.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 468 tonnes, with the largest decline of 5.5% that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 15.0%.

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

Exports odoriferous substances for food and drink from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's export volume of odoriferous substances for food and drink declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 978 tonnes, reflecting a modest contraction of 8.7% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 11.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.1%. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 6 360 tonnes, with the largest increase of 12.6% that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Austria were the leading destinations for Poland's exports of odoriferous substances for food and drink in volume terms. Germany accounted for 26.8% of exports, the United Kingdom for 20.3%, and Austria for 10.8%, jointly representing 57.8% of total 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

Poland exported 31.4 million US dollars worth of odoriferous substances for food and drink in 2020, equivalent to a sharp gain of 28.6% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 35.2%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 12.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, odoriferous substances for food and drink from Poland were supplied to many different markets. Even the largest destinations—the United Kingdom, Germany, and Romania—together represented only 45.0% 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 odoriferous substances for food and drink to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, foreign supplies of odoriferous substances for food and drink to Poland came to 29 947 tonnes, indicating a gradual rise of 8.2% year-over-year. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 27 679 tonnes, with the largest decline of 9.0% that year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 30 430 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ireland, and France continued to head the list of suppliers of odoriferous substances for food and drink to Poland in volume terms. Germany accounted for 27.6% of imports, Ireland for 13.1%, and France for 10.7%, jointly taking 51.5% of total imports.

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

Poland imported approximately 351.1 million US dollars worth of odoriferous substances for food and drink in 2020, amounting to a limited advance of 4.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 14.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 1.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 11.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ireland, Germany, and France continued to be the main suppliers of odoriferous substances for food and drink to Poland in value terms. Ireland accounted for 31.6% of imports, Germany for 22.5%, and France for 10.5%, jointly forming 64.6% of total imports.

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

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