Spinach market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh spinach in Poland, measured in volume, contracted from 10 263 t in 2018 to 7 288 t in 2023. This downward trend was interrupted by a temporary recovery to 8 993 t in 2021. In value terms, the market followed a similar pattern, falling from 20.6 million USD to 15.6 million USD over the six-year period, with a strong rebound in value also occurring in 2021.

The overall market decline was driven by a significant reduction in domestic production, which nearly halved from 7 470 t to 4 800 t. Imports grew from 3 499 t to 4 898 t, partially compensating for the lower local output, while exports expanded more than threefold from 706 t to 2 411 t, which further reduced the volume available for domestic consumption.

For 2024, import and export volumes continued their upward movement, reaching 5 255 t and 2 899 t respectively. Industry sources noted relevant factors for the period, including rising consumer health consciousness and the introduction of new supply options such as the Barbuda spinach variety by Seminis.

Production spinach in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of spinach, 2017-2020

World map of production of spinach, 2017-2020

The market exhibited volatility throughout the observed period. Production volumes varied significantly, with a {ampRatio}-fold difference between the low in 2017 and the high in 2018. In 2020, Poland produced 4 800 tons of spinach, representing an 11.1% decrease compared to the previous year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Production value changed by a factor of {ampRatio} between the trough in 2017 and the peak in 2018. In 2020, spinach output in Poland was valued at 7 186 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 37.4% year-over-year decline.

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

Exports spinach from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Spinach exports from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume reached 933 tons, up 1.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 161%, with a compound annual growth rate of 37.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the export partner landscape for spinach in kind was highly diversified. Spain accounted for 16.0% of exports, Belarus for 13.9%, and Lithuania for 9.5%, together comprising just 39.4% of total flows. The remaining 60.6% was distributed among numerous other countries.

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

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. Export value varied 2.2-fold between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, spinach exports from Poland totaled 1 397 thousand US dollars, a sharp 28.7% decrease from 2019. The peak value of 1 960 thousand US dollars was recorded in 2019, while the largest increase of 78.3% occurred in 2018.

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

The country composition of spinach exports in value terms was dispersed from 2017 to 2020. Czechia represented 22.3% of exports, Spain 11.3%, and Estonia 9.8%, together forming only 43.5% of total flows. The remaining 56.5% was split among a wide range of other destinations.

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

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

Imports spinach to Poland

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, foreign spinach supplies to Poland declined. In 2020, Poland imported 4 214 tons of spinach, a modest 5.1% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of 9.7%. The highest volume of 4 440 tons was recorded in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 26.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Spain played the leading roles in spinach imports in kind, together accounting for 88.9% of total flows. The remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

Spinach imports to Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 9 081 thousand US dollars, up 20.0% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 99%, with a compound annual growth rate of 25.8%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Italy and Spain clearly dominated spinach imports to Poland in value terms, jointly accounting for 88.6% of total flows. Other countries held much smaller shares.

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

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