On August 25, we celebrate Polish Food Day – a vacation reminding us of the tremendous possible it has in native agricultural and food products. Polish food is not only valued on national tables, but besides on markets around the planet – from Europe to Asia and America. In the world's top, there are export hits specified as Polish apples, poultry meat, dairy products, sweets and bread, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables that win fresh customers all year.
– Polish food is distinguished not only by taste, but besides by advanced quality and safety standards. Polish cuisine is more than tradition – it is besides a dynamically developing agri-food industry, which successfully competes on global markets. For years, it has besides enjoyed increasing popularity in Asia. Polish products are appreciated in Vietnam, Korea or China – for their natural composition, unique tasting qualities and conventional recipes. This proves that Polish food can be our best business card in the planet – emphasises Bożena Wróblewskia, president of the Centre for Promotion of the National Chamber of Commerce.
Bożena Wróblewski, president of the Management Board of the Centre for Promotion of the National Chamber of CommercePolish food in the European Union
Poland is among the largest food producers in the European Union. In 2024 it ranked 5th among EU countries in terms of the value of agri-food production, accounting for about 8 percent of the EU market.
Our country is the largest maker of apples and poultry in the Union, has a leading position in dairy, cheese and milk production, and is highly placed in the pork, sweets and bakery category.
It besides has a strong position in the export of vegetables – especially cabbages, carrots, onions and mushrooms – and soft fruit specified as blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, which have become increasingly recognisable on planet markets in fresh years.
Food by export hit
The year 2024 confirmed the strength of Polish food in export. abroad sales of agri-food products amounted to EUR 53.5 billion, an increase of 2.7 percent compared to 2023. The share of food in the full export of Poland increased to about 15 percent, making this sector 1 of the most crucial sectors of the economy. The European Union has the largest number of goods – 71 percent of the total, or EUR 36.4 billion.
The biggest recipients were Germany, where the export value was EUR 13.6 billion, as well as the Czech Republic and France. Among the non-EU markets was the United Kingdom with a consequence of EUR 2.8 billion, followed by the United States and Ukraine. It is besides worth noting the dynamic growth in sales to Turkey and Switzerland, which confirms the increasing interest in Polish offer outside the EU.
Pyramid of nutrition
The most crucial export categories are meat and its preparations – with the dominant position of poultry, beef and conventional meats – and cereal and bakery products, dairy products, confectionery and sweets.
Fruit and vegetables are besides increasingly crucial in the export structure. Poland has been a leader in the production of apples for years, which go to both European Union countries and to distant markets in Asia and Africa. The sale of blueberry fruits, especially blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, is increasing rapidly, which win consumers in Western Europe and North America. Fresh and processed vegetables, including mushrooms, of which Poland is the largest exporter in the Union, besides hold a advanced position.
‘Polish product’ symbol for good food
Polish food is valued for quality and natural origin, and certification systems confirm this. The symbol ‘Polish product’ guarantees that the natural materials come from the country and that the EU quality marks – a protected designation of origin, a protected geographical indication and a conventional speciality guaranteed – let to separate between specified specialties as old Polish juniper sausage and Kurpiov honey. Additional quality confirmation is the designation “Know Good Food” awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture and agrarian Development.
Good Food Day A Day of Success
The Polish Food Day reminds us that our products are not only an component of tradition and regular diet, but besides a driving force of the economy. Polish food is becoming synonymous with quality, diversity and innovation today, and its importance in global trade is steadily increasing. This strengthens the image of Poland as 1 of the most crucial food producers in Europe and in the world.
