Uncooked egg pasta market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Polish uncooked egg pasta market volume increased from 85 577 t to 91 112 t. This expansion was supported by growing consumer interest in health-oriented pasta varieties, convenient ready-to-cook products, and local flavors. At the same time, producers faced mounting cost pressures from rising prices of grains, eggs, and energy, which began to erode their competitiveness.

In 2021, market volume dropped sharply to 78 954 t following quality control inspections that revealed under-declared egg content and labeling irregularities, likely undermining consumer confidence. A temporary recovery to 85 946 t in 2022 proved short-lived.

The downward trend continued in 2023-2024, with volume falling to 67 739 t in 2024. Persistently high production costs, increased import competition from cheaper pasta sourced from Turkey and the Czech Republic, and legislative changes mandating more sustainable packaging put pressure on domestic manufacturers. Meanwhile, the market value rose to 157.4 million USD in 2024, reflecting higher retail prices and a consumer shift toward premium pasta categories.

Production uncooked egg pasta in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the output value of uncooked egg pasta reached 118.9 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 6.8% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 16.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.6%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 13.6%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Uncooked egg pasta production in Poland rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Poland produced 86 625 tonnes, showing a 4.8% improvement compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 15.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.0%.

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

Exports uncooked egg pasta from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 at 2 408 tonnes and peaked in 2020 at 4 187 tonnes, representing a 1.7-fold difference. In 2020, Poland exported 4 187 tonnes of uncooked egg pasta, a 71.4% increase from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 7.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Ukraine were the top contributors to Poland's uncooked egg pasta exports in volume terms, accounting for 30.6%, 18.6%, and 12.7% of exports respectively. Together, these three countries represented 61.9% 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 uncooked egg pasta export value increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 7.219 million US dollars, a sharp 63.9% rise compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 50.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 14.5%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4.258 million US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands were the primary buyers of Polish uncooked egg pasta in value terms, accounting for 33.1%, 17.8%, and 8.8% of exports respectively. Collectively, these three markets made up 59.7% 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 uncooked egg pasta to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Imported volumes of uncooked egg pasta into Poland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 8 674 tonnes, which was 1.8% lower than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 50.5%, with a compound annual decline rate of 20.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Italy were the largest suppliers of uncooked egg pasta to Poland in volume terms, accounting for 47.8%, 24.7%, and 22.4% of imports respectively. Together, these three countries supplied 94.9% of total import volumes.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe. Import values reached their minimum in 2019 at 10.865 million US dollars and peaked in 2017, with a 5.5-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Poland imported 11.939 million US dollars worth of uncooked egg pasta, indicating a 9.9% rise from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 70.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Poland's uncooked egg pasta imports in value terms, accounting for 70.5% of the total. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller countries.

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

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