Vegetable or animal colouring matter market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The market for vegetable or animal colouring matter in Poland opened the period at 15 286 thousand USD in 2018, coinciding with growing consumer interest in plant-based alternatives to animal products. This trend, which saw particularly strong growth in plant-based bakery items, sauces, seasonings, and milk substitutes, likely supported demand for natural colouring agents used in such foods. However, the market contracted over the next two years, falling to 11 134 thousand USD by 2020.

A sharp rebound lifted the market value to 18 768 thousand USD in 2021. Subsequent declines in 2022 and 2023 brought the market down to 13 341 thousand USD. During this phase, the broader plant-based food sector in Poland began to stabilize after a period of rapid growth, with industry analysis pointing to turbulence from the economic crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine disrupting supply chains and influencing consumption patterns for related ingredients.

In 2024, the market recovered to 17 724 thousand USD. This recovery aligned with the continued expansion of Poland's plant-based dairy alternatives market, which grew by over 50 million PLN in the first half of the year. Product innovations, like a potato-based sausage, and regulatory clarity from EU court rulings protecting the naming conventions for plant-based products contributed to a more settled operating environment for manufacturers.

Production vegetable or animal colouring matter in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2019, Poland's production of vegetable or animal colouring matter reached its lowest value at 698 K $ US, with the largest decline of 27.4% recorded that year. By 2020, output surged to 1 125 K $ US, marking a sharp 61.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 37.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.2%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

In 2019, Poland produced 98.0 t of vegetable or animal colouring matter, the lowest volume during the period, with the largest decline of 19.0% occurring that year. By 2020, production rose to 139.0 t, representing a 41.8% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, overall production increased by 27.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.4%.

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

Exports vegetable or animal colouring matter from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's exports of vegetable or animal colouring matter have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 1 034 t, up by 32.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 51%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Belgium, and Ukraine remained the main buyers of vegetable or animal colouring matter from Poland in terms of volume. Russia accounted for 46.9% of exports, Belgium for 10.5%, and Ukraine for 9.3%. Together, these three countries comprised 66.6% of Poland's total exports in kind.

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 foreign supplies of vegetable or animal colouring matter have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 10 686 K $ US, showing a strong rise of 22.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 56.1%, with an annualized growth rate of 16.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Russia, Czechia, and Ukraine were the main buyers of vegetable or animal colouring matter from Poland in value terms. Russia represented 44.0% of exports, Czechia 13.2%, and Ukraine 6.2%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 63.4% of Poland's 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 vegetable or animal colouring matter to Poland

Imports in kind, t

Poland's imports of vegetable or animal colouring matter declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 303 t, a slight decrease of 2.2% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 387 t, with the largest increase of 2.1% that year. In 2019, imports saw the largest decline of 3.9%. Overall, from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 4.1%, with an annualized decline rate of 1.4%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Italy remained the key sources for Poland's imports of vegetable or animal colouring matter in terms of volume. Denmark accounted for 18.0% of imports, the Netherlands for 17.2%, and Italy for 15.9%. Together, these three countries made up 51.0% 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

In 2020, Poland imported vegetable or animal colouring matter valued at 22 687 K $ US, up by 0.6% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 22 687 K $ US, with the largest increase of 18.5% that year. In 2019, imports experienced the largest decline of 9.3%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 8.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.6%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany remained the key sources for Poland's imports of vegetable or animal colouring matter in value terms. Denmark represented 19.4% of imports, the Netherlands 18.0%, and Germany 16.3%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 53.7% 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