Soups and broths market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The soups and broths market in Poland saw its volume more than double from 9,320 t in 2018 to 19,407 t in 2020, with the most significant annual increase occurring in 2020. In value terms, the market fluctuated, declining to $80.8 million in 2019 before recovering to $89.0 million in 2020.

Following 2020, available trade data indicates a sustained decline in both imports and exports through 2024. Imports fell from a high of 11,404 t in 2019 to 6,931 t in 2024, while exports decreased from 48,594 t in 2019 to 37,201 t in 2024, marking a notable shift in international trade volumes for the product category.

By 2024, the Polish food sector, including soups and broths, was influenced by the implementation of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which mandated new product safety standards. The market also contended with broader inflationary cost pressures and a continued consumer trend towards products with natural ingredients and reduced sugar content.

Production soups and broths in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the output value of soups and broths reached 150.1 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 6.9% increase from the previous year. Production peaked in 2018 at 158.1 million US dollars, with the largest annual increase of 10.2% recorded that year. The lowest value was observed in 2019 at 140.4 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 11.2%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.6%, averaging an annualized rate of 1.5%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Poland's production of soups and broths has risen for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 53,799 tonnes, up 7.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 21.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 6.7%.

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

Exports soups and broths from Poland

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Poland's exports of soups and broths in volume terms declined in 2020. Exports totaled 43,749 tonnes, reflecting a modest 10.0% decrease from 2019. The highest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 48,594 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 6.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 2.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -0.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, France, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Poland's soups and broths exports in volume terms. The Netherlands accounted for 46.9% of exports, France for 12.2%, and the United Kingdom for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 67.7% of total export 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's exports of soups and broths in value terms declined for the second consecutive year in 2020. Exports stood at 87.931 million US dollars, a 3.6% reduction from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 93.078 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 14.8%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 8.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and France remained the leading buyers of soups and broths from Poland in value terms. The Netherlands held 41.1% of exports, the United Kingdom 12.1%, and France 8.1%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 61.3% 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 soups and broths to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's imports of soups and broths in volume terms totaled 9,357 tonnes, down 18.0% from the previous year. Imports peaked in 2019 at 11,404 tonnes, which saw the largest annual increase of 37.8%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 8,276 tonnes.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, Germany, and Romania were the main sources of soups and broths imports to Poland in volume terms. Italy contributed 25.6% of imports, Germany 24.7%, and Romania 8.5%. Together, these three countries made up 58.8% 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, K $ US

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of soups and broths in value terms declined in 2020. Imports reached 26.798 million US dollars, indicating a 15.1% reduction from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 31.571 million US dollars, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Italy, and Romania were the largest suppliers of soups and broths to Poland in value terms. Germany accounted for 29.8% of imports, Italy for 20.8%, and Romania for 12.8%. Combined, these three countries formed 63.4% 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