Unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in Poland experienced a substantial contraction between 2018 and 2024, with domestic volume falling from 126 thousand tons to 64 thousand tons, a decrease of nearly 50%. This overall decline was marked by significant year-to-year volatility.

Following a period of stability from 2018 to 2020 around 125-127 thousand tons, the market saw a sharp 20.7% drop to 101 thousand tons in 2021. A partial recovery of 16.7% occurred in 2022, but volumes fell again by 17.4% in 2023 and plummeted by 34.3% in 2024. In value terms, the market shrank from $89.3 million to $38.9 million over the same period.

Production unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In Poland, the production value of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves reached 163.8 million US dollars in 2020, marking a 16.0% year-over-year increase. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 36.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 11.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 2.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 20.3%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

In 2020, Poland produced 316.3 thousand tonnes of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves, representing a 6.3% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 14.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 4.7%. The largest decline was observed in 2019, at 1.3%, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 9.5%.

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

Exports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Poland have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 231.6 thousand tonnes, up 4.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 34.6%, with an annualized rate of 10.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Poland was diverse. Vietnam accounted for 26.6% of exports in kind, Germany for 6.9%, and Italy for 6.5%, together making up 40.1% of total exports in kind. Many other countries held smaller but significant shares.

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

Exports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves from Poland have risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, Poland exported 116.5 million US dollars worth of these products, a robust 10.3% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 60.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 17.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the geographical structure of exports in value terms was highly diversified. Vietnam contributed 17.3% of exports in value terms, France 11.5%, and Germany 10.7%, together accounting for 39.4% of total flows. The remaining 60.6% was distributed among numerous smaller partner countries.

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

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

Imports unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves into Poland declined. In 2020, imports registered 42.5 thousand tonnes, a solid 13.9% drop from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 4.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 49.4 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 14.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark held the largest share of imports in kind at 24.7%, followed by the United Kingdom at 17.9% and Germany at 14.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 56.9% 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, M $ US

Following two years of gains, imports of unfit-for-human-consumption meat or fish flours and greaves into Poland decreased. In 2020, imports amounted to 39.2 million US dollars, reflecting a 5.4% year-over-year decline. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 18.6%, with an annualized rate of 5.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 41.4 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 20.0%.

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

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Denmark remained the leading source in the import structure by value, accounting for 33.1% of imports in value terms. France followed with 16.9%, and the United Kingdom with 15.2%. Together, these three countries made up 65.2% of total import flows.

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

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