Smoked salmon market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish smoked salmon market entered the period with a strong foundation in processing and export, particularly to Germany, where Polish firms became dominant suppliers. Growing international demand from developing markets like China and Brazil pushed prices upward in 2019. The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further strengthened worldwide demand for salmon, supporting increased Polish production and domestic market volume.

Regulatory and corporate developments shaped the market in the early 2020s. In 2021, the expansion of Morpol, a major processor, following its acquisition by a global leader, broadened its distribution reach. Simultaneously, new EU regulations limiting the stiffening process of salmon to a maximum of 96 hours forced a reorganization of supply chains and increased logistical costs for the industry. By 2022, the sector continued to navigate these regulatory pressures while also seeing new investment, such as Limito's plans to build a new fish processing plant in Grudziądz aimed at expanding production capacity for smoked salmon.

Production continued its upward trajectory, reaching 77 093 t by 2023, while the domestic market volume grew significantly to 25 599 t. Exports remained substantial at 56 956 t in 2024, indicating sustained external demand for Polish smoked salmon products.

Production smoked salmon in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's smoked salmon output was valued at 1 066 million US dollars, marking an 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. Production grew by 25% between 2017 and 2020, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.7%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 15.9%, while the smallest change was a slight decline of 0.3% in 2019.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's smoked salmon production volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 70 386 tonnes of smoked salmon, representing a significant 15.3% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 40.3%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 12.0%.

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

Exports smoked salmon from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Smoked salmon exports from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 55 450 tonnes, showing a moderate improvement of 9.3% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports rose by 32.1%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, three principal markets—Germany, Italy, and France—together accounted for 87.7% of Poland's total smoked salmon exports in volume terms.

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

Smoked salmon exports from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 883.1 million US dollars, reflecting a moderate rise of 4.3% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 19.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (66.8% of exports in value terms), Italy (12.4%), and France (9.3%) were the principal destinations for Poland's smoked salmon exports, jointly accounting for 88.5% 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 smoked salmon to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Smoked salmon imports into Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 428 tonnes, corresponding to a sudden decrease of 34.7% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 74.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -36.7%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany (52.9% of imports in volume terms), Norway (18.9%), and Ireland (13.3%) formed the key group of partners for smoked salmon imports into Poland, jointly representing 85.1% of 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

Smoked salmon imports into Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports tallied 6.0 million US dollars, down by 39.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 75.1%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 37.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany (54.6% of imports in value terms), Ireland (18.6%), and Norway (15.3%) were the largest suppliers of smoked salmon to Poland, together forming 88.5% of 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