Triticale market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The triticale market in Poland experienced substantial growth from 2018 to 2020, with market volume increasing from 3 611 thousand tonnes to 5 030 thousand tonnes, a rise of 39% over two years. This expansion reflected a period of strong market development.

After the peak in 2020, the market volume adjusted to 4 532 thousand tonnes in 2021, partially recovered to 4 820 thousand tonnes in 2022, and then saw a slight correction to 4 571 thousand tonnes in 2023. These movements indicated a phase of stabilization following the earlier rapid growth.

In 2024, the new Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027 for the European Union came into force in Poland, emphasizing increased farm competitiveness, scientific research, and digitalization in agriculture.

Production triticale in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland was one of the world's leading producers of triticale from 2017 to 2020, ranking first globally by production volume during this period.

Top producers of triticale, 2017-2020

World map of production of triticale, 2017-2020

Poland's triticale production grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 087 K t of triticale, marking a sharp increase of 35.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production rose by 14.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 010 K t, with the largest decline of 24.5% occurring that same year.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Poland's triticale production value increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 1 168 M $ US, representing a rise of 36.8% from the year before. From 2017 to 2020, production value grew by 28%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.6%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 817 M $ US, with the largest decline of 10.4% also occurring in 2018.

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

Exports triticale from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

The market showed an unstable trend over the period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a 3.1-fold difference between the low of 2019 and the high of 2020. In 2020, Poland's cross-border shipments of triticale totaled 1 063 K t, equivalent to an abrupt rise of 205.7% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 348 K t, with the largest decline of 13.5% also occurring in 2019.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany remained the leading buyer of triticale from Poland, accounting for 70.6% of total exports in kind, while the remainder was distributed across many 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, M $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports bottomed in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 3.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Poland exported 204.0 M $ US of triticale, amounting to a steep gain of 209.0% versus the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 19.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Germany and Spain were the core markets for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 86.2% of total flows, while other destinations had comparatively modest shares.

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

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

Imports triticale to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 2.6-fold gap between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of triticale to Poland were recorded at 6 K t, corresponding to a robust fall of 17.9% compared with 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 3 K t, with the largest decline of 61.9% occurring that year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 112.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Lithuania (40.7% of imports in kind), Czechia (18.5% of imports in kind), and Slovakia (17.6% of imports in kind) were the main sources in the geographical breakdown of triticale imports to Poland, together accounting for 76.8% 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

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The period saw a trough in 2018 and a peak in 2019, with a 2.5-fold amplitude between these years. In 2020, foreign triticale supplies to Poland totaled 0.9 M $ US, indicating a decline of 37.1% compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.6 M $ US, while the maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 1.5 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 56.8%, and the largest increase was in 2019 at 148.7%.

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

Over 2017 to 2020, Lithuania (39.8% of imports in value terms), Germany (19.9% of imports in value terms), and Slovakia (17.1% of imports in value terms) were the main suppliers of triticale to Poland, together comprising 76.8% of total imports in value terms.

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

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