Poland: Tomato Market 2024

Tomato Market Size in Poland

The Polish tomato market expanded notably to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Tomato Production in Poland

In value terms, tomato production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of tomatoes in Poland reduced to X tons per ha, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated strong growth 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, tomato yield increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average tomato yield reached the maximum level at X tons per ha in 2022, and then dropped 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.

In 2023, the total area harvested in terms of tomatoes production in Poland stood at X ha, picking up by X% on the year before. In general, the harvested area, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The tomato harvested area peaked at X ha in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the harvested area remained at a lower figure.

Tomato Exports

Exports from Poland

Tomato exports from Poland dropped to X tons in 2023, almost unchanged from 2022 figures. In general, exports saw a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, tomato exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible expansion 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of tomato exports from Poland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for tomatoes exports from Poland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average tomato export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, tomato export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Tomato Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2023, tomato imports into Poland soared to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, tomato imports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest tomato supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, tomato imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest tomato suppliers to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, France, Italy, Bulgaria and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average tomato import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, tomato import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform