Food exports from Poland until May amounted to EUR 14.5 billion

Published 2021년 7월 23일

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Poland's agri-food exports experienced a nearly 4% increase in the first five months of this year, reaching a value of EUR 14.5 billion, as reported by the Ministry of Agriculture. This growth is part of a consistent annual trend since Poland's EU membership. These exports have found their way to 190 countries, with the European Union being the primary market, accounting for over 70% of revenues. The highest-earning exports were to Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and the Czech Republic. Non-EU countries, especially the UK, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Russia, and the USA, also showed strong demand for Polish agricultural and food products. Despite the economic impact of the pandemic, Polish exports outpaced imports, leading to a 7.6% increase in the positive trade balance to EUR 4.7 billion.

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In the first five months of this year, the value of exports of agri-food products from Poland increased - compared to the same period last year - by nearly 4%. and reached EUR 14.5 billion, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on Wednesday. Food exports from Poland have been growing every year since our accession to the European Union. Every year, farmers break records here. "Our agri-food products have found recipients in 190 countries on all continents, which proves the diversification of trade contacts established by domestic entrepreneurs. The increase in exports was the result of the growing economic activity of Polish entrepreneurs, good preparation of domestic companies to operate in pandemic conditions and the persistent demand for Polish products on the international market "- emphasized the ministry. The price competitiveness of Polish agri-food products was supported by the zloty exchange rate against the euro, which was favorable for exporters. Read also: Organic food ...

Source: SwiatRolnika