Prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the domestic market volume for prepared or preserved poultry meat and offal in Poland more than halved from 183 thousand tons to 82 thousand tons. This sharp contraction occurred alongside a doubling of exports, which grew from 125 thousand tons to 250 thousand tons. The export surge was fueled by strong global demand, particularly after the African swine fever crisis in China boosted worldwide poultry imports, and by Poland's expanding trade with non-EU markets like Ukraine, Ghana, and the Philippines.

Production levels remained stable between 280 and 306 thousand tons but faced repeated disruptions. In 2021, intensified avian influenza outbreaks and COVID-19 restrictions strained operations. From 2022, production costs more than doubled compared to 2020 due to the war in Ukraine and China's increased grain imports, with feed and energy making up 80% of expenses. These cost pressures, combined with high inflation, led to rising consumer prices and a rationalization of household spending, contributing to a drop in purchase volumes in 2023.

Throughout the period, market dynamics were shaped by intense competition and shifting consumer preferences toward healthier, diet-conscious options and animal welfare. This drove innovation and diversification in processed poultry products. Despite the shrinking domestic volume, poultry remained the most consumed meat in Poland, supported by ongoing development of new product segments, though the industry continued to grapple with high input costs and avian flu.

Production prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland held the second position globally in the production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal.

Top producers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

World map of production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal, 2017-2020

After two years of decline, Poland's production of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rebounded. In 2020, output reached 297.9 K t, marking a moderate increase of 3.8% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 4.9%, which translates to an annualized decline of 1.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 287.0 K t, with the largest year-on-year drop occurring in 2018 at 5.0%.

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

Exports prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume amounted to 157.7 K t, reflecting a 10.3% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 37.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Hungary were the leading buyers of Poland's prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in volume terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 40.4% of exports, France for 19.1%, and Hungary for 6.0%. Together, these three countries represented 65.5% of Poland's total export volume.

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

Poland's export value of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 505.3 M $ US, showing a 10.6% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value increased by 72.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany were the primary destinations for Poland's prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in value terms. The United Kingdom made up 43.9% of export value, France 18.4%, and Germany 6.9%. Collectively, these three markets accounted for 69.1% of Poland's 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 prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal expanded for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume reached 16.2 K t, a sharp increase of 29.9% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 109.9%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 28.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands were the main sources of Poland's imports of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal in volume terms. Germany supplied 48.2% of imports, Austria 28.6%, and the Netherlands 6.0%. Together, these three countries constituted 82.8% of Poland's total import volume.

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 import value of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal climbed for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 62.9 M $ US, representing a strong increase of 27.3% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value rose by 98.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Austria, and Hungary were the top suppliers of prepared or preserved poultry meat or offal to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 52.9% of import value, Austria for 27.0%, and Hungary for 5.2%. Their combined share reached 85.1% of Poland's total import value.

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

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