Poland's agri-food sector achieved a historic result in 2025. The value of food product exports increased by 8.6% year-on-year, reaching €58.4 billion. The main drivers of foreign sales were meat and grain products. Over three-quarters of Polish goods went to European Union markets, while the importance of buyers from Asia and Africa grew simultaneously.

Historic Export Record

The value of Polish food exports in 2025 reached €58.4 billion, representing an increase of 8.6% compared to the previous year.

Positive Trade Balance

The difference between exports and imports amounted to €19.8 billion in Poland's favor. This result is 10.2% higher than the year before.

Key Markets and Products

The most important sales market remains the European Union (75% share), with export hits being meat and cereals.

Rise in Global Prices

According to data from the National Support Centre for Agriculture and the FAO index, higher global food prices also contributed to the final success.

Poland's foreign trade in agri-food products achieved unprecedented success in 2025. According to data presented by the National Support Centre for Agriculture, the value of goods exported from the country amounted to €58.4 billion. This result is 8.6% higher than the previous year, when Polish exporters sold food worth €53.5 billion. Key factors for this growth included not only sales volumes but also higher average product prices on global markets. This is confirmed by the global FAO Food Price Index. Since Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004, the value of food exports has increased more than tenfold, making agriculture one of the most important pillars of the national economy. The structure of Polish exports remains stable, though it shows strong growth dynamics in specific product groups. The largest share in foreign sales was held by meat products, as well as cereals and their processed products. Poland's main trading partner remains the European Union, which accounts for 75% of total food export revenues. Among the most important buyers, Germany, France, and the Netherlands are traditionally listed. Simultaneously, the National Support Centre for Agriculture highlights the growing activity of Polish businesses in non-European markets, particularly in Asia and Africa, which allows for the diversification of trade risk. 19,8 mld euro — the positive trade balance amounted to It is worth noting that along with exports, imports of agri-food goods also grew, amounting to €38.6 billion last year, an increase of 7.8%. However, thanks to higher sales dynamics, the positive trade balance reached a record level of €19.8 billion, growing by over 10% year-on-year. Experts emphasize that Polish food enjoys an unwavering reputation due to its price-to-quality ratio, allowing domestic producers to compete effectively on the global market amid high inflation. Value of Polish Food Exports: 2024: 53.5, 2025: 58.4 Foreign Trade in Food 2024 vs 2025: Export Value: €53.5 billion → €58.4 billion; Import Value: €35.8 billion → €38.6 billion; Trade Balance: €17.7 billion → €19.8 billion