Peaches and nectarines market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish peaches and nectarines market remained at a high level of around 95 thousand tons in 2018 and 2019, despite price pressure from low-cost Italian peaches in neighboring markets which helped maintain consumption volumes. However, in 2020, market volume dropped sharply by nearly 40% to 59.4 thousand tons.

Recovery began in 2021, with volume rising to 62.7 thousand tons, supported by the dynamic development of new plant-based products which increased demand for fruit processing. In 2022, the market grew further to 64.3 thousand tons, aided by stable supplies from Spain due to favorable weather and ongoing price competitiveness, while the implementation of a new EU standard regulating maturity and classification and restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides altered production conditions. By 2023, market volume reached 73.4 thousand tons, continuing the upward trend.

Production peaches and nectarines in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

World map of production of peaches and nectarines, 2017-2020

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Production varied significantly, with a 2.8-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Poland produced 3 800 tonnes of peaches and nectarines, reflecting a steep 55.5% decline compared to 2019. The maximum production was recorded in 2018 at 10 580 tonnes, which represented the largest increase of 118.5%.

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

Exports peaches and nectarines from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Volatility characterized the market behavior during these years. Export volumes varied 2.2 times between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Poland exported 12.4 thousand tonnes of peaches and nectarines, which is 55.3% less than the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 27.8 thousand tonnes, with the largest increase of 76.5% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belarus and Ukraine together accounted for 90.9% of total exports in volume, while the remaining flows were distributed thinly across other 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, M $ US

In 2020, peach and nectarine shipments from Poland to abroad totaled 10.0 million US dollars, reflecting a 31.5% decline year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 14.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 5.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 9.0 million US dollars, while the maximum was in 2019 at 14.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 62.1% occurring in 2019.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ukraine and Belarus remained the key partner countries for exports in value terms, with a combined share of 84.2% of total flows; other partners accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports peaches and nectarines to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's peach and nectarine import volume reached 68.0 thousand tonnes, which is 40.9% weaker year-over-year. Over the period 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 44.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 17.7%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (57.5% of imports in volume), Greece (15.4% of imports in volume), and Germany (9.7% of imports in volume) consistently held leading positions in the country structure of imports in volume, jointly accounting for 82.6% of total 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

Foreign peach and nectarine supplies to Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 92.5 million US dollars, equivalent to a 10.9% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 13%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 110.7 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 4.1% occurring that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain (55.3% of imports in value terms), Germany (12.8% of imports in value terms), and Greece (11.5% of imports in value terms) led the ranking of suppliers of peaches and nectarines to Poland, with their combined share reaching 79.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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