Preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Poland expanded from 119.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 153.2 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was driven by the rising popularity of plant-based ingredients used as meat substitutes, which increased demand for processed fruits and vegetables.

In 2022, the market contracted by 12.9% to 133.5 thousand tons as the economic downturn following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and high inflation reduced consumer spending on many food categories, including plant-based products.

By 2024, the market recovered to 146.0 thousand tons, while its value surged by 62.7% to $317.6 million. The recovery was supported by the development of new product segments such as plant-based fish alternatives, growing exports of high-value-added fruit and vegetable goods, and increasing consumer focus on health, environmental concerns, and minimally processed foods.

Production preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 224.7 million US dollars, marking a significant year-over-year rise of 17.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 39.2%, which translates to an annualized rate of 11.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts has increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, 179.8 thousand tonnes were produced, representing a robust year-over-year gain of 12.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 14.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.7%. The lowest output was recorded in 2018 at 155.6 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 0.7%.

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

Exports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Poland

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts shipments from Poland to abroad totalled 57 485 tonnes, showing a limited year-over-year rise of 5.9%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 12.4%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 4.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 10.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, exports in kind of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts from Poland were distributed across many countries. The United Kingdom accounted for 20.9% of exports in kind, Germany for 11.6%, and the United States for 9.3%, with these three countries jointly representing only 41.8% 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, K $ US

Poland exported 72 610 thousand US dollars worth of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts in 2020, indicating a limited year-over-year rise of 9.3%. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 30.7%, which corresponds to an annualized rate of 9.3%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 20.4%.

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

The market base for exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was broad. The United Kingdom contributed 27.0% of exports in value terms, the United States 10.0%, and Germany 9.2%, with these three countries jointly accounting for just 46.1% of total flows. The remaining 53.9% was shared among numerous other countries.

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

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

Imports preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Poland

Imports in kind, t

The volume of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts imports into Poland has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 24 337 tonnes, which is 12.1% higher than in 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 35.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the leading sources for imports in kind of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Poland were Germany, accounting for 43.0% of imports in kind, India at 18.7%, and Turkey at 5.1%. Together, these three countries represented 66.7% 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, K $ US

Imported volumes of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts into Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 36 281 thousand US dollars, showing a year-over-year gain of 21.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 58%, equating to an annualized rate of 16.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the principal supplier of preserved vegetables, fruit and nuts to Poland, accounting for 42.3% of imports in value terms, followed by India at 12.4% and South Africa at 9.8%. These three countries jointly represented 64.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

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