Poland: Honey Market Overview 2021

Honey Market Size in Poland

The Polish honey market expanded to $X in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Honey Production in Poland

In value terms, honey production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a mild slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. from 2019 to 2020, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Honey Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of honey were exported from Poland; growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, honey exports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and France (X tonnes) were the main destinations of honey exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in South Africa (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for honey exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, South Africa and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X Africa (+X% per year) recorded 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 honey export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Honey Imports

Imports into Poland

For the fifth consecutive year, Poland recorded growth in purchases abroad of honey, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2020. In general, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2020 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, honey imports skyrocketed to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2020 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Ukraine (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of honey to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, honey imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tonnes), twofold. Romania (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of honey to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and Romania (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average honey import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2020, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for honey in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of honey consumption in 2020 were China (325K tonnes), the U.S. (226K tonnes) and Turkey (107K tonnes), together comprising 34% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Germany, Canada, Iran, Russia, the UK, Ethiopia, Japan, France, Spain and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the largest producers of honey in the world?

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China (453K tonnes) remains the largest honey producing country worldwide, accounting for 23% of total volume. Moreover, honey production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (113K tonnes), fourfold. Ukraine (93K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of honey to Poland?

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In value terms, Ukraine ($37M) constituted the largest supplier of honey to Poland, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($13M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Romania, with a 9.3% share.

What are the leading importers of honey from Poland?

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In value terms, the largest markets for honey exported from Poland were Germany ($13M), Spain ($9.6M) and France ($7.9M), with a combined 49% share of total exports. The UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Greece, Bulgaria, Italy, Romania, South Africa and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

What is the average export price for honey in Poland?

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The average honey export price stood at $2,509 per tonne in 2020, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for honey in Poland?

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In 2020, the average honey import price amounted to $2,131 per tonne, growing by 2.2% against the previous year.