Affordability, private label expansion and health awareness drive category growth
Value sales of staple foods in Poland rose in 2025, supported by steady demand for essential items and a broadening focus on health and convenience. Core staples such as bread, rice, pasta, processed meat and frozen vegetables continued to anchor household consumption, reflecting their role as indispensable components of everyday meals. Despite persistent price pressures, consumers remained loyal to familiar categories, balancing spending constraints with a desire for quality and freshness. Growth was underpinned by the enduring strength of baked goods – particularly unpackaged bread – and the resilience of rice and pasta, which are regarded as versatile, affordable and filling.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Staple Foods industry in Poland with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Staple Foods industry in Poland, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Staple Foods in Poland report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Staple Foods in Poland?
- Which are the leading brands in Staple Foods in Poland?
- How are products distributed in Staple Foods in Poland?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Staple Foods?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Poland?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Staple Foods in Poland
Affordability, private label expansion and health awareness drive category growth
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Plant-based and sustainable diets gain momentum among younger consumers
Clean labels and natural positioning shape product development
Everyday staples sustain future growth amid mature consumption patterns
Private label continues to expand through affordability and improved perception
Discounters and convenience stores reinforce accessibility while e-commerce evolves
Artisanal baked goods strengthen appeal through quality, freshness and authenticity
Vivera capitalises on plant-based momentum with broad retail presence
Discounters consolidate dominance through price leadership and trust
Convenience stores gain ground through proximity and flexible shopping missions
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Baked Goods in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Inflation, tradition and convenience shape another year of solid performance
Bread and pastries remain cultural mainstays amid rising prices
Frozen baked goods accelerate on convenience and private label strength
Everyday staples remain resilient as habits evolve toward variety and convenience
Health and wellness positioning strengthens through whole grains and natural recipes
Premiumisation through artisanal and specialty products continues to gather pace
Artisanal producers lead the market as consumers prioritise freshness and tradition
Dijo Baking gains traction through convenient, affordable and versatile formats
Discounters maintain leadership through affordability and breadth of offer
Convenience stores thrive on proximity and impulse-driven bakery purchases
Breakfast Cereals in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health, convenience and trading-up within hot cereals drive category expansion
Demand rises as consumers seek fast, nutritious breakfasts
Hot cereals gain momentum as a lower-sugar, higher-fibre alternative
Steady category growth as cereals consolidate their role in everyday routines
Health-driven innovation favours oats, whole grains and reduced-sugar recipes
Premiumisation and private label expansion reshape competitive dynamics
Nestlé builds on breadth, brand recognition and nutrition-focused positioning
Melvit capitalises on hot cereal momentum and local credentials
Discounters dominate on price, choice and one-stop convenience
Small local grocers gain momentum through proximity and tailored assortments
Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience, affordability and wellness focus sustain strong category performance
Processed fruit and vegetables sustain double-digit value growth amid inflation and changing habits
Frozen fruit and vegetables lead category performance with focus on convenience and quality
Sustained growth driven by health awareness and practical consumption habits
Health and wellness trends strengthen focus on fibre, purity and clean labels
Air fryer adoption and home cooking trends expand consumption occasions
Jeronimo Martins Polska strengthens leadership through private label and pricing strategy
Auchan Polska gains momentum through innovation in frozen potato products
Discounters dominate through affordability and assortment breadth
Small local grocers thrive on proximity and tailored offerings
Processed Meat, Seafood and Alternatives To Meat in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising prices, evolving health preferences and plant-based innovation underpin strong performance
Traditional staples sustain growth despite price pressures
Plant-based meat and seafood substitutes expand rapidly through innovation and accessibility
Continued growth across meat, seafood and plant-based proteins
Health and clean label trends reshape production and purchasing decisions
Regulatory recognition supports long-term plant-based category development
Animex consolidates leadership with diversified portfolio and trusted brands
Vivera leverages plant-based momentum to accelerate share gains
Discounters dominate through affordability and wide assortment
Food specialists gain traction through quality focus and personalised service
Rice, Pasta and Noodles in Poland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Everyday affordability and versatility underpin category momentum
Staple carbohydrates support steady value growth in a cost-conscious environment
Pasta outperforms thanks to convenience, variety and changing meal habits
Steady growth outlook supported by home cooking and experimentation
Better-for-you pasta and rice options expand as health awareness grows
Premiumisation and private label expansion reshape competitive dynamics
Private label strength at Biedronka underpins Jeronimo Martins Polska’s leadership
Henglein drives chilled pasta growth through convenience and strong retail presence
Discounters remain the main shopping destination for rice, pasta and noodles
Neighbourhood grocers gain share as convenient top-up locations
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Staple Foods
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- Packaged Flat Bread
- Unpackaged Flat Bread
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- Packaged Leavened Bread
- Unpackaged Leavened Bread
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- Packaged Cakes
- Unpackaged Cakes
- Dessert Mixes
- Frozen Baked Goods
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- Packaged Pastries
- Unpackaged Pastries
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- Sweet Pies and Tarts
- Frozen Cakes, Sweet Pies and Tarts
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- Hot Cereals
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- Children's Breakfast Cereals
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- Flakes
- Muesli and Granola
- Other RTE Cereals
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- Shelf Stable Beans
- Shelf Stable Fruit
- Shelf Stable Tomatoes
- Shelf Stable Vegetables
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- Frozen Fruit
- Frozen Processed Potatoes
- Frozen Processed Vegetables
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- Shelf Stable Processed Red Meat
- Shelf Stable Processed Poultry
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- Chilled Processed Red Meat
- Chilled Processed Poultry
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- Frozen Processed Red Meat
- Frozen Processed Poultry
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- Shelf Stable Seafood
- Chilled Processed Seafood
- Frozen Processed Seafood
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- Chilled Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Frozen Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Shelf Stable Meat and Seafood Substitutes
- Tofu and Derivatives
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- Chilled Noodles
- Frozen Noodles
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- Instant Noodle Cups
- Instant Noodle Pouches
- Plain Noodles
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- Chilled Pasta
- Dried Pasta
- Rice
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Staple Foods
NOTE: Couscous, polenta and quinoa are excluded from staple foods.
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