In the 2022/2023 season, fresh onion exports from Poland rose noticeably. The Netherlands and the United Kingdom remained the traditional main buyers.
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This article is historical: it describes the 2022/2023 season based on data published at the time. For current figures, see GUS and Eurostat.
Export growth in 2022
2022 brought a noticeable rise in fresh onion exports from Poland compared with 2021. For exact values and volumes, see GUS or Eurostat data.
Production in Poland
Poland is one of the larger onion producers in the European Union. Exact data on the area under cultivation and harvest volumes are published by GUS (Statistics Poland).
Main buyers
Traditionally the largest buyers of Polish onions were the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Exporting onions to the UK: formalities
Since Brexit, shipping vegetables to Great Britain requires an export clearance and compliance with the requirements of the destination market. We cover the rules for food in exporting food to the UK: requirements, EHC and IPAFFS and export from Poland to the UK: documents and procedures. Before your first shipment, also see the export document checklist. If you have questions, get in touch with us.
Frequently asked questions
By how much did Polish onion exports grow in 2022?
The value of fresh onion exports rose noticeably in 2022 compared with 2021. For exact figures, check GUS or Eurostat data; this article is historical.
Who were the main buyers of Polish onions?
Traditionally the largest buyers were the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
How big was the onion harvest in Poland in 2022?
Exact harvest and cultivated-area figures are published by GUS (Statistics Poland); see its current statistical releases.
Does this article contain current onion market data?
No, it describes the 2022/2023 season. For current export statistics, see GUS and Eurostat data.
What is needed to send food from Poland to the UK?
You need an export clearance and must meet the British requirements for the category of goods. We cover the details in our article on exporting food to the UK.
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