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Poland: Honey Market Overview 2019

Honey Market Size in Poland

The revenue of the honey market in Poland amounted to $X in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015, when market value increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the honey market attained their peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the honey market failed to regain its momentum.

Honey Production in Poland

In 2017, the amount of honey produced in Poland totaled X tonnes, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total output indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the honey production decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the honey production attained their peak volume of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2017, growth of the honey production stood at a somewhat lower level. Honey output in Poland indicated a modest increase, which was largely conditioned by a slight growth of the producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

Honey Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2017, the amount of honey exported from Poland stood at X tonnes, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, honey exports continue to indicate an outstanding increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the honey exports attained its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the near future.

In value terms, honey exports totaled $X in 2017. Overall, honey exports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. Over the period under review, the honey exports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Exports by Country

France (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main destinations of honey exports from Poland, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, largest markets for honey exported from Poland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, Italy and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Greece (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of exports,among the main countries of destination over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average honey export price stood at $X per tonne in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, honey export price continues to indicate a significant drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. The export price peaked of $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2017, the highest prices were recorded for export prices to Italy ($X per tonne) and Germany ($X per tonne), while average price for exports to Belgium ($X per tonne) and France ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+X% per year), the export prices for other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Honey Imports

Imports into Poland

Honey imports into Poland amounted to X tonnes in 2017, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, honey imports continue to indicate an outstanding expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, honey imports stood at $X in 2017. Overall, honey imports continue to indicate an outstanding growth. The imports peaked in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Ukraine (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and Bulgaria (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of honey imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2017, 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 Bulgaria (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average honey import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, honey import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for honey attained its maximum level of $X per tonne in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Germany ($X per tonne), while price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), the import prices for other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.