Poultry fat market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Poland's poultry fat production demonstrated consistent growth from 56 575 tonnes in 2018 to 89 787 tonnes in 2024, although domestic market volume followed a more volatile path. After a period of expansion that peaked at 78 427 tonnes in 2022, local consumption contracted sharply to 61 206 tonnes in 2023 and further to 56 921 tonnes in 2024. This decline in the home market was offset by a remarkable surge in exports, which more than quadrupled over the period, reaching 51 851 tonnes by the end of 2024.

The shift in market structure was accentuated in 2024 by changing consumer preferences toward products with lower fat content, which reduced domestic demand for poultry fat. Concurrently, outbreaks of avian influenza (H5N1) constrained the supply of poultry, affecting raw material availability and production costs for the industry. These factors contributed to the continued divergence between rising production volumes, focused on external markets, and a shrinking domestic market size.

Production poultry fat in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's poultry fat production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 54 798 thousand US dollars, showing a robust 20.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 44.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 13.1%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

On a global scale, Poland ranked as the third-largest producer of poultry fat from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of poultry fat, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry fat, 2017-2020

Poland's poultry fat production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 72 955 tonnes of poultry fat, reflecting a 9.8% gain from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 41.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 12.4%.

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

Exports poultry fat from Poland

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Poland's poultry fat exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 13 854 tonnes, marking a modest 6.5% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 68.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Germany, and Czechia were the main markets for Poland's poultry fat exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 30.3% of exports, Germany for 29.8%, and Czechia for 18.0%, together representing 78.1% 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, K $ US

Poland's poultry fat exports in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were recorded at 14 609 thousand US dollars, indicating a substantial 23.0% year-over-year rise. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 180.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 41.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the Netherlands, and Czechia were the three largest markets for Poland's poultry fat exports in value terms, together accounting for 71.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports poultry fat to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The import market for poultry fat in Poland showed an unstable trend during this period. Volumes dropped to their lowest point in 2019 at 3 935 tonnes, with the largest decline of 46.2% recorded that year. In 2020, imports surged to 9 758 tonnes, marking an abrupt 148.0% increase year-over-year. This resulted in a 2.5-fold difference between the minimum in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and Lithuania were consistently the leading sources of poultry fat imports to Poland in volume terms. Ukraine accounted for 45.1% of imports, Germany for 20.3%, and Lithuania for 9.9%, together representing 75.3% 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

The import market for poultry fat in Poland was characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 2 444 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 52.6% occurring that year. In 2020, imports rose sharply to 6 919 thousand US dollars, amounting to a steep 183.1% increase compared to 2019. This created a 2.8-fold difference between the trough in 2019 and the peak in 2020.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Germany, and France formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's poultry fat imports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 38.5% of imports, Germany for 18.8%, and France for 12.9%, together representing 70.2% 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