Sausages and similar meat products market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for sausages and similar meat products in Poland gradually declined from 556.7 thousand tons to 534.9 thousand tons. This period saw ongoing industry consolidation through mergers and acquisitions, creating larger capital groups capable of international competition. Consumer preferences shifted towards regional, natural, and clean-label products, shaping product offerings. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains and meat production, contributing to the market contraction.

The market recovered in 2021, reaching 578.6 thousand tons, supported by continued demand for quality meat preparations. In 2022, the outbreak of war in Ukraine drove up agricultural raw material costs, affecting production expenses and leading to a slight market dip to 568.4 thousand tons. However, Poland's position as the EU's largest poultry producer, with a 20% market share, provided a foundation for growth. By 2023, the market expanded significantly to 633.3 thousand tons, fueled by consumer recognition of poultry's health benefits and lower cost, alongside ongoing industry consolidation that enhanced competitiveness.

In 2024, the market volume fell to 560.8 thousand tons, while the market value remained nearly stable at 2 985 million US dollars, indicating higher unit prices.

Production sausages and similar meat products in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's output of sausages and similar meat products was valued at 2 448 million US dollars, marking a modest 4.0% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 15.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 1.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 12.7%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Sausages and similar meat products production in Poland declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was relatively stable compared to 2019, totaling 643.3 thousand tonnes. The peak production was in 2018, at 660.8 thousand tonnes. The largest decline was in 2019, at 2.5%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 3.8%.

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

Exports sausages and similar meat products from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland's export volume of sausages and similar meat products reached 115.9 thousand tonnes, showing a controlled rise of 6.8% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019, at 0.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark were the largest buyers of sausages and similar meat products from Poland, accounting for 27.4%, 14.0%, and 8.4% of exports in kind, respectively. Together, they represented 49.8% of total exports, with numerous smaller partners making up the remainder.

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's export value of sausages and similar meat products totaled 417.7 million US dollars, corresponding to a gain of 13.2% relative to the prior year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 31.9%, with a CAGR of 9.7%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 0.3%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 17.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Denmark were the main destinations for Poland's exports of sausages and similar meat products in value terms, with shares of 33.5%, 17.6%, and 9.2%, respectively. Together, they absorbed 60.3% of 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 sausages and similar meat products to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

Sausages and similar meat products imports into Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 7.5 thousand tonnes, showing a steep increase of 29.8% compared with 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 77.5%, with a CAGR of 21.1%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Italy, and Spain were the key sources for imports in kind, accounting for 39.9%, 11.7%, and 11.7% of imports, respectively. Together, they took 63.3% of total import 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 import value of sausages and similar meat products increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 49.6 million US dollars, constituting a sharp gain of 53.6% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 131%, equating to an annualized rate of 32.2%.

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

Over 2017–2020, Germany, Italy, and Spain remained the leading destinations in Poland's import structure in value terms, with shares of 32.2%, 17.6%, and 15.0%, respectively. Their combined share accounted for 64.8% 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