COMPETITIVENESS OF THE POLISH AGRI-FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE EXPORT TO THE WORLD MARKET

Abstract

The aim of the article is to assess the competitiveness of the Polish agri-food products in exports to the world market in 2018-2022. The study analysed the value, rate of change, structure and main directions of exports and imports of agri-food products (excluding beverages). Three quantitative indicators characterising export competitiveness were also used: market share, import export coverage and intra-industry trade. The source of the data was the United Nations database UN COMTRADE. The Standard International Trade Classification (SITC Rev 3) at the two-digit level was used. The time scope of the research covered the years 2018-2022. The research shows that in the analysed period, there was a clear increase in the value of food exports from Poland, which resulted in an improved market share and promotion in the ranking of global food exporters. Germany was the largest trading partner. A decrease in the importance of the UK and Russia in exports and an increase in the importance of Ukraine in food imports were observed. The meat and meat products department was characterised by the highest export competitiveness on the world market.