Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The oil seeds and oleaginous fruits market in Poland opened the period at 48 650 t in 2018, supported by the broad industrial application of oils and the dominance of rapeseed cultivated on approximately 1 million hectares. Technological improvements, including disease-resistant varieties and organic farming practices, contributed to production. Market volume then contracted to 43 896 t in 2019 before recovering to 53 287 t in 2020.

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic caused economic constraints, supply chain issues, and rising raw material prices, leading to a market decline to 49 684 t. A key turnaround came in February 2022 with the introduction of a 0% VAT rate on oil seeds destined for human consumption, which lowered prices and improved accessibility, helping drive market growth to 66 924 t. This was further supported by changes to producer subsidy schemes. The market then expanded sharply to 83 313 t in 2023, fueled by growing consumer demand for plant-based products, including dairy and meat alternatives, and increased health awareness boosting consumption of cold-pressed oils and related goods.

Production oil seeds and oleaginous fruits in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland ranked as the 23rd largest global producer of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits.

Top producers of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

World map of production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, 2017-2020

Following a two-year decline, Poland's production of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits rebounded in 2020. That year, output reached 39 070 tonnes, representing a significant 18.3% increase compared to 2019. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, production fell by 31.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 12.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 33 030 tonnes, while the steepest year-on-year drop occurred in 2018, when output declined by 33.1%.

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

Exports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits grew for the third year in a row in 2020, reaching 8 111 tonnes—a 2.7% rise from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, export volumes surged by 109.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 28.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits were relatively diversified. The top three destinations—Germany (30.0% of export volume), Ukraine (8.2%), and Austria (6.3%)—collectively accounted for just 44.6% of total shipments, indicating a broad distribution across multiple markets.

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

Export values for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from Poland showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest point was in 2017, while the peak occurred in 2019, with a 3.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports amounted to 19 659 thousand US dollars, marking a gradual 9.9% decrease from 2019. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 21 816 thousand US dollars, and the most substantial year-on-year increase took place in 2018, when export value jumped by 135.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland's export value of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits was spread relatively evenly across trading partners. Germany (27.0% of export value), Austria (7.8%), and Ukraine (7.0%) together represented only 41.8% of total flows, reflecting a lack of heavy concentration in any single market.

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

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

Imports oil seeds and oleaginous fruits to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits into Poland increased for the third consecutive year in 2020, totaling 22 328 tonnes—a solid 19.0% advance over 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes grew by 74.5%, corresponding to an average annual growth rate of 20.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main sources for Poland's imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits were Russia (20.1% of import volume), France (16.4%), and Czechia (13.7%). Together, these three countries accounted for 50.2% 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

In 2020, the value of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits imported into Poland was 34 505 thousand US dollars, remaining virtually unchanged from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value increased by 66.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 18.5%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 34 512 thousand US dollars, while the largest year-on-year rise occurred in 2018, with a 58.8% increase.

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

The structure of Poland's import value for oil seeds and oleaginous fruits from 2017 to 2020 can be described as diversified. Czechia (21.7% of import value), France (17.5%), and Germany (7.4%) together made up just 46.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a clearly dominant position.

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

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