Poland: Food Processing Ingredients

Poland has the largest food processing sector in Central and Eastern Europe and the sixth largest in the European Union (EU). In 2019, the food processing industry accounted for six percent of Poland’s total $592 billion gross domestic product (GDP). Strong growth in the Polish food processing sector in 2019 was stimulated by internal demand and export. The most important segments in value terms were meat, dairy, beverage, confectionary, bakery, and horticultural processing. In early 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak and following control measures stunted some important Polish economic sectors. However, the food processing sector continued to function under enhanced hygiene and safety measures. Poland’s total 2019 imports of food and agricultural products were valued at over $26 billion, with U.S. imports accounting for $514 million. U.S. ingredients with strong sales potential include fish (salmon and pollock) and seafood, tree nuts, dried fruit, highly processed, and functional ingredients.