Poultry meat and offal market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the poultry meat and offal market in Poland fluctuated between 3.7 and 3.9 million tons from 2018 to 2023. After reaching a peak of 3.95 million tons in 2020, the market contracted to 3.68 million tons in 2021 before recovering to around 3.9 million tons in the following years. These movements were primarily driven by changes in domestic production, which generally trended upward, and export volumes, which also increased steadily over the period.

Consumer preferences for affordable, easy-to-prepare poultry meat, particularly among younger generations, supported domestic demand throughout the period. The growing importance of discount stores and private-label packaged products, along with the expansion of small-format and specialized meat shops, reshaped retail channels. Additionally, ongoing regulations on meat labeling, shelf-life indications, and microbiological requirements maintained quality standards.

Exports served as a key driver for the industry, with shipment volumes rising from 1.3 million tons in 2018 to over 1.6 million tons by 2023. This growth was fueled by access to non-EU markets such as the United Kingdom, United States, Ukraine, Turkey, and Switzerland. However, increasing export volumes sometimes limited the availability of poultry for the domestic market, contributing to the observed fluctuations in market size.

Production poultry meat and offal in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland ranked as the world's seventh-largest producer of poultry meat and offal.

Top producers of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of poultry meat and offal, 2017-2020

Poland's poultry meat and offal production grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 369 K t, marking a 4.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 58.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 16.6%.

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

Exports poultry meat and offal from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's poultry meat and offal exports increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 1 484 K t, showing a modest year-over-year uptick of 2.1%. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 37.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's poultry meat and offal exports were widely distributed across markets. Germany accounted for 15.9% of exports in kind, the United Kingdom for 8.6%, and the Netherlands for 7.8%, with these three countries together representing only 32.3% 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

After two years of growth, Poland's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms declined. In 2020, export value stood at 2 652 M $ US, a drop of 9.1% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 25.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 2 918 M $ US, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 32.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, no single market dominated Poland's poultry meat and offal exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 22.6% of exports, the United Kingdom for 13.4%, and France for 8.8%, with these three countries together taking only 44.8% of total exports. Many smaller partners each held modest individual shares.

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 meat and offal to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Poland's poultry meat and offal imports in kind declined. In 2020, the country imported 60 K t, down 34.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 20.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 91 K t, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 56.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom accounted for the largest share of Poland's poultry meat and offal imports in kind. Germany represented 30.5% of imports, Ukraine 21.6%, and the United Kingdom 12.4%, with these three countries together comprising 64.5% 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

Poland's poultry meat and offal imports in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 78 M $ US, reflecting a sharp drop of 44.8% over the past year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 143 M $ US, which also saw the largest increase at 69.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom remained the leading sources in Poland's poultry meat and offal import structure in value terms. Germany accounted for 31.9% of imports, Ukraine for 24.2%, and the United Kingdom for 14.8%, with these three countries together holding a combined share of 71.0% of total flows.

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

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