Poland: Meat Market 2024

Meat Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish meat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Meat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Meat Production in Poland

In value terms, meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average meat yield in Poland amounted to X kg per head, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for meat production in Poland dropped modestly to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Meat Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of meat exported from Poland reduced to X tons, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total export volume 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 recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, meat exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 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 near future.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of meat exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic, the UK, Spain, Slovakia, France, Romania, Hungary, Lithuania, Ukraine and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest markets for meat exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Spain, the UK, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Lithuania, Hungary, the United States, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Meat Imports

Imports into Poland

Meat imports into Poland totaled X tons in 2022, stabilizing at 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, meat imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main suppliers of meat imports to Poland, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, France, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest meat suppliers to Poland were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, France, Ireland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, 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

The average meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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