Wheat and meslin flour and cereals market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

Polish production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals increased from 4,600 thousand tons in 2018 to 4,870 thousand tons in 2020, with the market size following a similar upward trend. The market showed resilience in 2020 as global COVID-19 pandemic disruptions to supply chains did not lead to a significant drop in volumes.

After 2020, production and market size declined in 2021. The following year, the war in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia caused global wheat price surges and availability issues, directly impacting Poland as a neighboring producer and consumer. This external pressure coincided with production stabilizing around 4,600 thousand tons and a slight market size increase. By 2023, global price trends moderated from their 2022 peaks, while production and market volume experienced a modest decrease.

Production wheat and meslin flour and cereals in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Poland ranked as the 18th largest global producer of wheat and meslin flour and cereals.

Top producers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

World map of production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, 2017-2020

Poland's production of wheat and meslin flour and cereals grew for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output reached 4 870 K t, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017–2020 period, production increased by 3.6%, averaging an annual growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 4 600 K t, which marked the largest decline of 2.1%. In contrast, the highest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.4% rise.

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

Exports wheat and meslin flour and cereals from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland exported 129.7 K t of wheat and meslin flour and cereals, representing a 28.5% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 17%, with an average annual rate of 5.4%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 101.0 K t, which saw the largest decline of 16.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom were the top destinations for Poland's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in volume terms. Germany accounted for 31.8% of exports, Lithuania for 23.2%, and the United Kingdom for 15.4%, together making up 70.4% 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

In 2020, Poland's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals amounted to 46 629 K $ US, showing a sharp increase of 25.3% compared to the previous year. Over the 2017–2020 period, exports rose by 44.1%, averaging an annual growth rate of 12.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.8% drop, while the highest increase was in 2018 at 30.3%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Germany, Lithuania, and the United Kingdom dominated Poland's exports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms. Germany held a 26.9% share, Lithuania 21.4%, and the United Kingdom 17.7%, collectively accounting for 66.0% 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 wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of growth, Poland's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals declined. In 2020, imports totaled 112.3 K t, reflecting a modest decrease of 3.9% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 27.5%, with an average annual rate of 8.4%. The peak import volume was in 2019 at 116.8 K t, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 24.1% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Hungary, and Austria were the leading suppliers of wheat and meslin flour and cereals to Poland in volume terms. Germany contributed 43.9% of imports, Hungary 16.7%, and Austria 10.0%, together representing 70.6% of total import volume.

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

Poland's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 54 906 K $ US, up by 1.4% year-on-year. Over the 2017–2020 period, imports grew by 60%, averaging an annual rate of 17.0%.

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

In 2017–2020, Germany, Hungary, and Italy led Poland's imports of wheat and meslin flour and cereals in value terms. Germany accounted for 46.1% of imports, Hungary for 13.2%, and Italy for 11.6%, collectively making up 70.8% of total import value.

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

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