Poland: Apple Market 2024

Apple Market Size in Poland

The Polish apple market fell to $X in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Apple Production in Poland

In value terms, apple production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of apples in Poland dropped to X tons per ha, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, apple yield increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The apple yield peaked at X tons per ha in 2022, and then shrank in the following year. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

The apple harvested area in Poland expanded modestly to X ha in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the harvested area, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the harvested area increased by X%. Over the period under review, the harvested area dedicated to apple production reached the peak figure at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Apple Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2023, apple exports from Poland rose notably to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, apple exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of apple exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Kazakhstan, Belarus, Hungary, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, France, Sweden, India and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Romania ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest markets for apple exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan, Belarus, the Czech Republic, India, Sweden, Hungary, the Netherlands, the UK, France and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average apple export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Apple Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2023, the amount of apples imported into Poland contracted dramatically to X tons, dropping by X% on 2022 figures. In general, imports recorded a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, apple imports expanded notably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of apple to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, apple imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of apples to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average apple import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Latvia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform