Poland: Beef Market 2024

Beef Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish beef market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a notable increase 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Beef Production in Poland

In value terms, beef production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of beef (cattle meat) in Poland totaled X kg per head in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The beef yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for beef production in Poland fell modestly to X heads, almost unchanged from the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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Beef Exports

Exports from Poland

Beef exports from Poland declined modestly to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, beef exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a resilient 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 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of beef exports from Poland, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Spain, the UK, Israel, the Czech Republic, Greece, Austria, Sweden, Japan and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for beef exported from Poland were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Spain, Israel, the UK, Greece, the Czech Republic, Sweden, Austria, Denmark and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Japan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The average beef export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, beef export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Japan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Beef Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, overseas purchases of beef (cattle meat) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, total imports indicated resilient 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, beef imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest beef suppliers to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Austria, Ireland, Spain, Romania, Lithuania, Italy, Denmark, Slovakia and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average beef import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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