Poland: Cheese Market 2024

Cheese Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish cheese market increased by X% to $X, rising for the seventh year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Production in Poland

In value terms, cheese production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cheese Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of cheese, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, cheese exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cheese exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Romania, Ukraine, the UK, Slovakia, Spain, Lithuania, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, the Netherlands and Latvia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for cheese exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Ukraine, the UK, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Lithuania, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, Latvia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 cheese export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Romania ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Cheese Imports

Imports into Poland

Cheese imports into Poland shrank to X tons in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

In value terms, cheese imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cheese imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cheese to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($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 amounted to 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

In 2022, the average cheese import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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