Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Size
| Study Period | 2020 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.01 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 4.94 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 10.43 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Analysis
The Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size is estimated at USD 3.01 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 4.94 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 10.43% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The Poland cold chain logistics market is mainly driven by the surge in demand for FMCG, surge in trade activities and expanding warehouse and storage capabilities.
In 2023, Polish entrepreneurs achieved a record milestone, exporting agri-food products worth EUR 51.8 billion (USD 54.83 billion), marking an 8.1% increase from 2023, as reported by the Polish National Support Center for Agriculture (KOWR).
In 2023, the European Union emerged as Poland's primary trading partner, accounting for 73% of its agri-food exports, valued at EUR 38 billion (USD 40.23 billion), reflecting a 7% year-on-year growth. Germany stood out as the largest recipient of Polish agri-food exports, importing goods worth EUR 13.3 billion (USD 14.08 billion), which is an 11% increase from 2023.
Other significant importers of Polish food included the Netherlands, with imports valued at USD 3.39 billion (a 2% increase), France, at USD 3.18 billion (up by 4%), Italy, importing goods worth USD 2.81 billion (a 7% rise), and the Czech Republic, with imports totaling USD 2.54 billion (an increase of 9%).
Beyond the EU, key recipients of Polish food products included: the UK (USD 4.45 billion, up 14%), Ukraine (USD 1.09 billion, a 9% increase), and the United States (USD 920.96 million, rising by 13%).
Leading Polish exports to the EU comprised tobacco products, valued at USD 4.87 billion, poultry meat, at USD 3.28 billion, dairy products, worth USD 2.33 billion, bread and bakery items, totaling USD 2.22 billion, beef, valued at USD 1.91 billion, and pet food, at USD 1.80 billion.
In contrast, top exports to markets outside the EU included wheat, valued at USD 1.27 billion, dairy products, at USD 1.16 billion, poultry meat, totaling USD 1.01 billion, bread and bakery items, at USD 991.89 million, tobacco products, worth USD 869.09 million, and chocolate and related products, valued at USD 844.74 million. As trading activities rise, so does the demand for cold chain logistics in the market.
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends
Robust demand for poultry meat in Poland
Since the start of 2024, Poland has experienced a notable uptick in poultry meat production. Data from the Polish Statistical Office indicates that between January and May 2024, domestic poultry meat output surpassed 1.4 million tons, marking a 5.4% rise from the same timeframe in 2023. This surge in domestic poultry production can be largely attributed to falling feed prices, which bolstered production profitability.
Furthermore, robust export demand, heightened domestic consumption, and poultry's competitive pricing relative to pork spurred producers to ramp up their output. Given the current market dynamics and the enhanced profitability of poultry farming, a steady uptick in Polish poultry production is anticipated for the remainder of 2024.
In early June 2024, the procurement price for broiler chickens in Poland's domestic market saw a moderate uptick, a trend that had been evident since mid-February 2024. This price rise was bolstered by consistently strong domestic demand for broiler meat, largely due to its competitive pricing against other animal protein sources.
Concurrently, export demand was invigorated by competitive pricing in the EU market and newfound opportunities in non-EU markets, especially after Poland's avian influenza-free status was reinstated in April 2024. This combination of factors exerted upward pressure on broiler chicken procurement prices. While there was an upward trend in prices, they remained below the levels of 2023. Nonetheless, thanks to reduced feed prices, the profitability of chicken production outpaced that of 2023.
FMCG Sector Experiences Notable Growth Amid Easing Inflation
Data from the Central Statistical Office reveals a promising decline in inflation rates for consumer goods and services. In the first quarter of 2024, year-over-year inflation rates stood at 3.6%, 2.6%, and 2.1%. This trend suggests a diminishing impact of price hikes on the economy, offering consumers some relief after facing heightened inflation in prior years.
Recent data highlights that the FMCG sector's value reached PLN 280.1 billion (USD 68.41 billion) for the twelve months ending March 31, 2024, reflecting a 9.3% year-over-year growth. While this marks a slowdown from the 11.1% growth seen in 2023, it's noteworthy that volume dynamics have improved, with a current reading of -0.3% compared to -1.3% in 2023.
Food & Beverage achieved value growth of 9.1% alongside a modest volume uptick of 0.3%. Key drivers in this category were Frozen Food, Dairy, and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
Home Care & Cosmetics saw a robust value growth of 11.6%, albeit slightly down from 2023. Notable volume surges were observed in Lip Makeup, Color Cosmetics, and Face Care, underscoring strong consumer interest.
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Industry Overview
The Poland cold chain logistics market is highly fragmented, with a mixture of international and domestic players. As the demand for temperature-sensitive logistics solutions grows, particularly in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, the industry is poised for significant expansion.
The major players in the market include DHL, ARRA Group Sp. z oo Sp.k., Bial-Mich Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., Silvan Logistics, Artrans Transport, etc.
To meet the rising demand for cold chain logistics, companies are bolstering their warehousing and transportation capabilities. In September 2024, NewCold Logistics successfully expanded its automated warehouse in Kutno, Poland, now boasting a doubled capacity of over 112,000 pallet positions. This move addresses the surging demand for cold storage across the nation. The enlarged footprint in Kutno not only enhances NewCold's capability to deliver top-tier services to its clientele but also underscores the company's dedication to innovation.
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Leaders
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DHL
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ARRA Group Sp. z oo Sp.k.
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Bial-Mich Sp. z o.o. Sp.k.
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Silvan Logistics
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Artrans Transport
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market News
- July 2024: Frigo Logistics Sp. z o.o., announced the expansion of its Znin Distribution Center. The newly expanded section boasts a capacity of 11,600 pallets, bringing the total capacity to 24,600 pallets when combined with the existing structure. Specializing in temperature-controlled logistics, the company primarily serves retail clients across Poland. This distribution center, strategically located in the Midwest, acts as the main hub for storage and transportation.
- May 2024: Lineage inaugurated its expanded temperature-controlled facility in Lębork, located in the Pomorskie region of northern Poland. In a move underscoring its commitment to the burgeoning markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), Lineage's expansion boosts the warehouse's pallet space capacity by roughly 30%, elevating the total to over 40,000.
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Deliverables
1.2 Study Assumptions
1.3 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 Analysis Methodology
2.2 Research Phases
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS
4.1 Current Market Scenario
4.2 Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Drivers
4.2.1.1 Surge in demand for agricultural products
4.2.1.2 Booming demand from pharmaceutical industry
4.2.2 Restraints
4.2.2.1 High costs associated to the logistics
4.2.2.2 Lack of proper infrastructure hindering the market
4.2.3 Opportunities
4.2.3.1 Technological advancements driving the market
4.3 Industry Value Chain/Supply Chain Analysis
4.4 Government Regulations and Initiatives
4.5 Technological Trends and Automation
4.6 Spotlight on Ambient/Temperature-controlled Storage
4.7 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.7.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.7.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.7.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.7.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.7.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.8 Impact of Emission Standards and Regulations on Cold Chain Industry
4.9 Impact of Geopolitics and Pandemic on the Market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Service
5.1.1 Storage
5.1.2 Transportation
5.1.3 Value-added Services (Blast Freezing, Labeling, Inventory Management, etc.)
5.2 By Temperature
5.2.1 Chilled
5.2.2 Frozen
5.2.3 Ambient
5.3 By End User
5.3.1 Horticulture (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables)
5.3.2 Dairy Products (Milk, Ice-cream, Butter, etc.)
5.3.3 Meats, Fish, Poultry
5.3.4 Processed Food Products
5.3.5 Pharma, Life Sciences, and Chemicals
5.3.6 Other End Users
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Market Concentration Overview
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 DHL
6.2.2 ARRA Group Sp. z oo Sp.k.
6.2.3 Bial-Mich Sp. z o.o. Sp.k.
6.2.4 Silvan Logistics
6.2.5 Artrans Transport
6.2.6 Arrowsped Sp. z o.o.
6.2.7 Raben Group?
6.2.8 Lineage Logistics
6.2.9 Szczech Logistic
6.2.10 Fastigo Logistics*
- *List Not Exhaustive
6.3 Other companies
7. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
8. APPENDIX
8.1 Macroeconomic Indicators (GDP Distribution by Activity, Contribution of Transport and Storage Sector to economy)
8.2 Insights on Capital Flows (Investments in Transport and Storage Sector)
8.3 External Trade Statistics - Export and Import
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Industry Segmentation
Cold chain logistics refers to the technology and process used to ensure the safe shipment of temperature-sensitive goods and items throughout the supply chain.
The Polish cold chain logistics market is segmented by service (storage, transportation, and value-added services), by temperature type (chilled, frozen, and ambient), and by end-user (horticulture, dairy products, meats, fish, poultry, processed food products, pharma, life sciences, and chemicals, and other applications). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Poland cold chain logistics market in value (USD) for all the above segments.
| By Service | |
| Storage | |
| Transportation | |
| Value-added Services (Blast Freezing, Labeling, Inventory Management, etc.) |
| By Temperature | |
| Chilled | |
| Frozen | |
| Ambient |
| By End User | |
| Horticulture (Fresh Fruits & Vegetables) | |
| Dairy Products (Milk, Ice-cream, Butter, etc.) | |
| Meats, Fish, Poultry | |
| Processed Food Products | |
| Pharma, Life Sciences, and Chemicals | |
| Other End Users |
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market Research Faqs
How big is the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market?
The Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 3.01 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 10.43% to reach USD 4.94 billion by 2029.
What is the current Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size?
In 2024, the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size is expected to reach USD 3.01 billion.
Who are the key players in Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market?
DHL, ARRA Group Sp. z oo Sp.k., Bial-Mich Sp. z o.o. Sp.k., Silvan Logistics and Artrans Transport are the major companies operating in the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market.
What years does this Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size was estimated at USD 2.70 billion. The report covers the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market historical market size for years: 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Poland Cold Chain Logistics Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Poland Cold Chain Logistics Industry Report
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