PK fertilizers market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The PK fertilizers market in Poland expanded from 122 thousand tonnes in 2018 to 138 thousand tonnes in 2019. This growth was driven by increased agricultural consumption following the country's integration into the European Union, which raised demand for mineral fertilizers as farming modernized.

Market volume dipped to 112 thousand tonnes in 2020 before recovering to a peak of 148 thousand tonnes in 2022. This volatility was shaped by geopolitical events: Russia's decision to cut fertilizer exports in late 2021 constrained global supply, while EU sanctions and anti-dumping duties on imports from Russia and Belarus in 2022 disrupted trade flows and contributed to a sharp rise in prices, lifting the market's value to over USD 69 million.

From 2023, the market contracted to 102 thousand tonnes and then to 91 thousand tonnes in 2024. Fertilizer consumption in Poland declined, and prices fell by more than 15% year-on-year. Concurrently, imports from Russia and Belarus grew due to their lower cost, while ongoing volatility in raw material prices and stricter environmental regulations influenced production. Technological advances such as bio-based fertilizers and precision agriculture began to affect market dynamics.

Production PK fertilizers in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's production of PK fertilizers declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 41,847 thousand US dollars, but then fell sharply in 2020 to 22,833 thousand US dollars, marking a 45.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production dropped by 27.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, when production rose by 27.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of PK fertilizers declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, output peaked at 139.5 thousand tonnes, but then fell to 91.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing a significant year-over-year drop of 32.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 27.3%, with an average annual decline of 10.1%. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, when production grew by 11.2%.

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

Exports PK fertilizers from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of PK fertilizers declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, exports reached their highest level at 47,181 tonnes, but then fell to 27,775 tonnes in 2020, a 15.0% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 31.7%, with an average annual decline of 11.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when exports fell by 30.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 16.0% rise.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany and Ukraine were the dominant destinations for Poland's PK fertilizer exports, together accounting for 85.4% of total export volumes, with the remaining share going to 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, K $ US

Poland's exports of PK fertilizers declined for the second year in a row. In 2018, export value peaked at 11,541 thousand US dollars, but then fell to 7,087 thousand US dollars in 2020, a 19.2% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports dropped by 17.5%, with an average annual decline of 6.2%. The largest decline was in 2019, when exports fell by 24.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a 34.4% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and Czechia were the primary buyers of PK fertilizers from Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 45.8% of exports, Ukraine for 33.7%, and Czechia for 8.1%, together making up 87.6% of total export value.

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

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

Imports PK fertilizers to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of PK fertilizers increased for the second consecutive year. In 2018, import volume was at its lowest at 29,728 tonnes, but then rose to 48,369 tonnes in 2020, a 38.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 24.2%, with an average annual increase of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 23.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands played a leading role in Poland's imports of PK fertilizers in volume terms, accounting for 83.0% of total import flows, with the remainder distributed among other partners.

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

Poland's imports of PK fertilizers increased for the second year in a row. In 2018, import value was at its lowest at 9,454 thousand US dollars, but then rose to 13,813 thousand US dollars in 2020, a strong 21.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 20.2%, with an average annual increase of 6.3%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, when imports fell by 17.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands was the dominant supplier of PK fertilizers to Poland in value terms, accounting for 75.8% of total imports, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

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

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