Poland: Honey Market Overview 2021

Honey Market Size in Poland

The Polish honey market dropped rapidly to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Honey Production in Poland

In value terms, honey production declined markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Honey Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of honey were exported from Poland; growing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, honey exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main destinations of honey exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the UK ($X) were the largest markets for honey exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Spain (+X% per year) saw 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 2019, the average honey export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2019, the highest prices were recorded for prices to Italy ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per tonne) and Belgium ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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 a decline.

Honey Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2019, supplies from abroad of honey decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, honey imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Bulgaria (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of honey imports to Poland, together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Romania, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest honey suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), China ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Romania and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average honey import price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, 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 2019, 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 AI 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 2019 were China (330K tonnes), the U.S. (252K tonnes) and Turkey (104K tonnes), with a combined 36% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Canada, Iran, Germany, Russia, Ethiopia, the UK, Japan, France, Spain and Mexico, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the largest producers of honey in the world?

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China (444K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of honey production, comprising approx. 23% of total volume. Moreover, honey production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (109K tonnes), fourfold. Canada (80K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of honey to Poland?

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In value terms, Ukraine ($16M), China ($10M) and Bulgaria ($2.6M) were the largest honey suppliers to Poland, together accounting for 70% of total imports. Romania and Uruguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.6%.

What are the leading importers of honey from Poland?

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In value terms, Germany ($12M), France ($6.9M) and the UK ($5.2M) appeared to be the largest markets for honey exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Italy, Bulgaria, the Netherlands and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What is the average export price for honey in Poland?

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In 2019, the average honey export price amounted to $2,530 per tonne, falling by -13.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for honey in Poland?

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The average honey import price stood at $2,555 per tonne in 2019, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year.