Refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for refined sunflower or safflower oil in Poland more than doubled from 55 thousand tons in 2018 to 115 thousand tons in 2020, before moderating to 105 thousand tons in 2021. In value terms, the market continued its upward trajectory over the same period, reaching 156 million USD in 2021, indicating underlying price increases alongside the physical trade.

From 2022 onward, Poland's import volumes remained high, peaking at 163 thousand tons in 2024, reinforcing the country's position as a major European importer. The market dynamics in this later period were significantly shaped by the Ukraine conflict, which from early 2022 disrupted global sunflower oil supply chains and contributed to volatile import prices and flows into Poland.

By 2024, the supply situation began to stabilize with improved harvest forecasts and post-conflict production recovery in Ukraine, a key global producer, supporting renewed import growth into Poland and reflecting the market's continued reliance on international supply conditions.

Production refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Poland's production of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the output was valued at 13 862 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant 35.1% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 127.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 31.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, 12 723 tonnes were produced, indicating a substantial 28.5% rise from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production expanded by 157.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.0%.

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

Exports refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Poland's exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 29.9 thousand tonnes, marking a 7.8% gain compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 65.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 18.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Lithuania were the main buyers of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions from Poland. Belgium accounted for 50.5% of exports in kind, the Netherlands for 11.7%, and Lithuania for 5.9%, together comprising 68.1% of total exports in kind.

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 a two-year rise, Poland's exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions declined. In 2020, exports stood at 29.2 million US dollars, marking a modest 6.1% decrease year-over-year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 65.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 18.2%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 31.1 million US dollars, with the largest increase of 35.3% also occurring in that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Lithuania formed the main cluster of markets for Poland's exports in value terms. Belgium accounted for 47.8% of exports in value, the Netherlands for 11.7%, and Lithuania for 6.9%, with a combined share of 66.4% of total 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 refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Poland's imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totalled 132.1 thousand tonnes, marking a 22.2% rise compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 93.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Czechia, and Hungary were the main markets for Poland's imports in kind. Ukraine accounted for 43.4% of imports in kind, Czechia for 18.6%, and Hungary for 13.7%, together accounting for 75.7% 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, M $ US

Poland's imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil and fractions have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland imported 131.7 million US dollars worth of these products, constituting a 29.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 85.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Ukraine, Czechia, and Hungary remained the main markets for Poland's imports in value terms. Ukraine accounted for 37.4% of imports in value, Czechia for 19.1%, and Hungary for 14.9%, jointly taking 71.4% 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