Yoghurt market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish yogurt market expanded from 214 thousand tons in 2018 to 255 thousand tons in 2020. This growth was initially driven by the strong presence of international producers like Danone and Bakoma, which offered a wide range of products including seasonal and functional lines. Increasing consumer interest in bio yogurts and products with clean labels further stimulated demand. In 2019, manufacturers introduced innovative flavors and textures, while functional yogurts enriched with probiotics and superfoods gained popularity, attracting health-conscious consumers.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly boosted demand for yogurts perceived as supporting immunity, such as probiotic varieties, and for convenient snacks like natural and drinking yogurts. This led to a notable market increase that year. In 2021, the market stabilized at around 255 thousand tons as health and ecological trends continued. New product lines were launched, and competition intensified with the entry of brands like Paysan Breton, offering creamy yogurts with simple ingredients.

From 2022, the market resumed its growth, reaching 298 thousand tons in 2023. Consumption of natural yogurts rose, while flavored varieties saw stabilized demand. Ongoing innovation in flavors and additions like grains and fruits, along with the growing importance of bio certifications and short ingredient lists, supported this expansion. The entry of new players and sustained consumer preference for healthier options contributed to the market's upward trajectory.

Production yoghurt in Poland

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland ranked as the world's sixth-largest producer of yoghurt.

Top producers of yoghurt, 2017-2020

World map of production of yoghurt, 2017-2020

Poland's yoghurt production grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 265.9 K t of yoghurt, a 9.6% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 19.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's yoghurt output was valued at 372.3 M $ US, up 3.4% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, production value increased by 9.2%, translating to an annualized rate of 3.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 379.6 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 5.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, rising by 11.4%.

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

Exports yoghurt from Poland

Exports in kind, t

Poland's yoghurt exports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 36 553 t, down 10.9% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 17.5%, with an annualized decline of 6.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 45 821 t, and the largest increase that year was 3.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Czechia, and the United Kingdom were the top buyers of Polish yoghurt in volume terms, accounting for 15.2%, 11.7%, and 10.8% of exports, respectively. Together, they made up 37.6% of total exports, with many smaller partners contributing the remainder.

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

Yoghurt exports from Poland declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, export value reached 51 180 K $ US, a significant 15.9% drop compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 24.8%, with an average annual decline of 9.1%. The highest value was in 2018 at 74 392 K $ US. The largest decrease occurred in 2019, down 18.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up 9.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's yoghurt export value was distributed across various countries without a clear dominant partner. Spain, the United Kingdom, and Czechia accounted for 16.0%, 13.3%, and 9.1% of exports, respectively, totaling 38.4% of the overall 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 yoghurt to Poland

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Poland's yoghurt imports amounted to 25 615 t, a gradual decrease of 7.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 8.8%, with an annualized decline of 3.0%. The largest drop was in 2018, down 7.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2019, up 6.1%.

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

During 2017-2020, Germany, Czechia, and Austria were the primary sources for Poland's yoghurt imports in volume terms, representing 33.9%, 29.6%, and 21.0% of imports, respectively. Together, they accounted for 84.5% 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

After rising for two years, Poland's yoghurt import value declined. In 2020, imports stood at 41 351 K $ US, a moderate 4.8% drop from the previous year. The peak value was in 2019 at 43 433 K $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, up 5.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Czechia, and Austria formed the core group for Poland's yoghurt imports in value terms, accounting for 37.7%, 30.3%, and 17.9% of imports, respectively. Together, they made up 85.9% 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