Market
Dried kidney beans in Poland are primarily a traded pantry legume supplied through cross-border flows within the EU market and imports from third countries. UN Comtrade data (via WITS) shows Poland imported HS 071333 (dried kidney beans, incl. white pea beans) in 2021, with major reported origins including China, Argentina, the United States, Brazil and the Netherlands. The same source shows Poland also exported HS 071333 in 2023, with key destinations including Italy and Romania, consistent with a regional trading and repacking role. Market access and continuity depend heavily on meeting EU food-safety limits (pesticide residues and contaminants) and passing EU official controls.
Market RoleImporter and re-exporter within EU supply chains
Domestic RoleDomestic consumption market supplied by imports and intra-EU trade flows
SeasonalityYear-round availability; dried format reduces seasonality and supports storage-based supply smoothing.
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighNon-compliance with EU pesticide MRLs or EU maximum contaminant levels (e.g., mycotoxins where applicable) can trigger border rejection, withdrawal from the market, or recalls in Poland as part of the EU single market enforcement system.Align supplier specs and testing to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (MRLs) and Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (contaminants), and maintain documented due diligence to support EU official controls under Regulation (EU) 2017/625.
Plant Health MediumIf the shipment is treated as a regulated plant product under EU plant health rules, missing or incorrect phytosanitary documentation and/or inspection requirements can delay or block entry for extra-EU consignments.Verify whether a phytosanitary certificate is required for the specific product form and origin under Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 and coordinate issuance with the exporting country's national plant protection organization.
Logistics MediumImports from non-EU origins depend on containerized sea freight and subsequent inland transport; disruption or freight-rate spikes can raise landed costs and reduce supply flexibility despite the product’s storability.Diversify origins, maintain buffer inventory, and use forward freight planning for peak-risk corridors.
Quality MediumMoisture, extraneous matter, and insect-related quality deviations can cause claims, reconditioning costs, or rejection against buyer specifications aligned to Codex pulse quality guidance.Specify maximum moisture and extraneous matter limits consistent with Codex STAN 171-1989 and implement pre-shipment inspection plus dry, pest-controlled storage.
FAQ
What HS code is commonly used for dried kidney beans in trade data?HS code 071333 corresponds to dried kidney beans (including white pea beans), shelled, whether or not skinned or split.
Which countries have been reported as major origins of Poland’s dried kidney bean imports?UN Comtrade data via WITS (HS 071333) reports Poland imported dried kidney beans in 2021, with major origins including China, Argentina, the United States, Brazil and the Netherlands.
What are the most critical compliance checks for selling dried kidney beans in Poland?The most critical checks are meeting EU pesticide residue limits (MRLs) under Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, meeting EU contaminants limits under Regulation (EU) 2023/915, and passing EU official controls under Regulation (EU) 2017/625; retail packs also need EU-compliant labeling under Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011.