Onion imports to Poland exceed 50,000 tonnes; Dutch supply dominates

In the first four months of 2026, Poland imported 50,200 tonnes of onions and shallots, with over two-thirds of the volume coming from the Netherlands. Average import prices ranged from €0.18–0.26/kg depending on origin.

From January to April 2026, onion and shallot imports to Poland reached 50,200 tonnes, valued at €12,980,000. The Netherlands supplied 33,980 tonnes, accounting for more than 67% of total imports, with an average price of €0.28/kg (1.18 PLN/kg). Germany was the second-largest supplier with 14,000 tonnes at an average price of €0.18/kg (0.78 PLN/kg). Other countries, including Belgium, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, and Egypt, each accounted for less than 700 tonnes.

In April alone, Poland imported 13,560 tonnes of onions and shallots, primarily from the Netherlands (10,190 tonnes, €0.19/kg or 0.83 PLN/kg) and Germany (3,080 tonnes, €0.18/kg or 0.78 PLN/kg). Smaller volumes arrived from North Macedonia (152 tonnes at €0.52/kg or 2.24 PLN/kg), Spain, Czechia, Ukraine, and Turkey. The average import price in April was €0.20/kg (0.86 PLN/kg).

The high share of Dutch and German onions in Polish imports reflects limited domestic supply in early 2026. Polish onion stocks from the previous harvest were low, and the domestic new crop had not yet entered the market in significant volumes during the first months of the year.

Demand for imported onions remained stable during this period, as buyers sought to cover gaps in local supply. The import structure shifted slightly towards higher average prices compared to the previous year, especially for specialty onions from countries like North Macedonia and Spain.

Weather conditions in Poland in early summer 2026 were marked by periods of high temperatures, which delayed the start of the domestic onion harvest. As of early July, imported onions continued to play a significant role in wholesale trade, with Dutch and German products dominating the supply.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker