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Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Poland

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  • 48 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: Poland
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 5567509
Retail value sales of cooking ingredients and meals rose solidly in 2025, reflecting the continued resilience of home cooking culture and the essential nature of products such as edible oils, sauces and condiments in Polish households. Growth was largely driven by rising production costs - particularly for energy and raw materials - which pushed up retail prices across categories.

This report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Edible Oils, Meals and Soups, Sauces, Dips and Condiments, Sweet Spreads.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Cooking Ingredients and Meals market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Value growth largely due to higher costs and higher prices
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Healthier choices gain importance as consumers embrace cleaner labels
  • Convenience stores expand reach as proximity shopping strengthens
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady forecast growth supported by essential categories and product diversity
  • Competitive landscape evolves as retailers strengthen private label offerings
  • Discounters to retain dominance while convenience formats gain ground
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Unilever Polska SA retains leadership in a fragmented, competitive market
  • Zabka Polska and smaller specialists drive dynamism through innovation and reach
CHANNELS
  • Discounters consolidate leadership through price competitiveness and product breadth
  • Forecourt retailers gain traction with convenience and on-the-go meal options
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
EDIBLE OILS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising production costs impact price and boost interest in private label
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Stable growth supported by home cooking and diverse usage
  • Rising interest in alternative oils fuels category diversification
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady forecast growth anchored in everyday cooking and familiarity
  • Health awareness to reinforce consumer preference for natural oils
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • ZT Kruszwica SA consolidates leadership with strong local sourcing
  • Imported olive oil brands gain momentum amid premiumisation
CHANNELS
  • Discounters remain dominant as consumers seek value and accessibility
  • E-commerce expands rapidly from a small base
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERMEALS AND SOUPS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Widening range appeals to busy urbanites
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Convenient meal solutions gain ground as lifestyles accelerate
  • Pizza leads growth as variety and accessibility expand
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Demand for ready-to-eat convenience to sustain growth
  • Healthier positioning and clean-label claims to shape product development
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Unilever Polska SA maintains leadership through trusted brands
  • Zabka and other domestic producers drive category dynamism
CHANNELS
  • Discounters dominate as affordability and accessibility remain key
  • Forecourt retailers thrive on convenience and flexible shopping hours
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSAUCES, DIPS AND CONDIMENTS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Shift from dining out to dining in boosts demand
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Solid category growth supported by variety, accessibility and home cooking
  • Tomato pastes and purées stand out as the most dynamic subcategory
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Sustained growth expected as experimentation and affordability drive sales
  • Health, quality and natural ingredients to steer product development
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Nestlé Polska SA retains leadership through trusted national brands
  • Organic and private label products drive dynamism in 2025
CHANNELS
  • Discounters strengthen leadership through price, promotions and reach
  • Small local grocers and forecourt retailers expand through convenience
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSWEET SPREADS IN POLANDKEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Consumers seek more natural ingredients and healthier options
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Traditional favourites remain strong as home consumption endures
  • Nut and seed-based spreads lead category expansion
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady growth ahead as health and tradition coexist
  • Innovation centred on natural, reduced-sugar and functional benefits
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Ferrero Polska Sp. z o.o. sustains leadership through strong brand equity
  • Podravka gains ground through traditional appeal
CHANNELS
  • Discounters remain dominant as affordability and choice drive loyalty
  • Local grocers and online retail expand through proximity and accessibility
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
  • Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER