Prepared or preserved nuts and seeds market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Poland saw strong growth from 2018 to 2021, with total market volume increasing from 48 607 t to 67 167 t. Domestic production rose in tandem from 57 553 t to 71 966 t over the same four-year period.

Both imports and exports expanded consistently through 2024, with imports reaching 38 699 t and exports 46 427 t. By 2024, the market was shaped by the development of new product segments like pecans and the impending implementation of stricter EU origin labeling rules for dried fruits and nuts, which required industry-wide adjustments to supply chains and packaging.

Production prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Production of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds in Poland has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 69 545 tonnes, marking a controlled year-over-year advance of 7.5%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 19.8%, which translates to an annualized rate of 6.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 57 553 tonnes, with the largest decline that year at 0.8%. In contrast, the largest increase occurred in 2019, with a significant rise of 12.4%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Exports of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds from Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland exported 34 165 tonnes, showing a slight rise of 3.0% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 21.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia stood out as the main markets for Poland's exports in kind. Germany accounted for 24.6% of exports, Romania for 14.8%, and Czechia for 13.9%. Together, these three countries represented 53.3% 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, M $ US

In 2020, Poland exported prepared or preserved nuts and seeds worth 110.4 million US dollars, indicating a moderate uptick of 4.2% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 3.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a rise of 20.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Romania, and Czechia were the main destinations for Poland's exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 27.3% of exports, Romania for 13.7%, and Czechia for 13.5%. Together, these three countries absorbed 54.4% of total export value, making them the primary markets.

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

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

Imports prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland imported 29 107 tonnes of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds, indicating a rise of 25.2% year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 52.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.1%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Hungary were the main suppliers of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds to Poland in kind. Germany accounted for 18.8% of imports, China for 15.9%, and Hungary for 15.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 50.1% of total import volumes.

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

The value of prepared or preserved nuts and seeds imports into Poland has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported goods worth 133.3 million US dollars, representing an abrupt uptick of 31.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 57.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Turkey, and China consistently remained the main sources for Poland's imports in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.3% of imports, Turkey for 20.8%, and China for 8.2%. Together, these three countries accounted for 58.4% 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