Poland: Grain and Feed Annual
Total Poland’s production of grain for marketing year (MY) 2015/16 is forecast to decline by about 7 percent to 29.4 million metric tons (MMT). This is the result of more average yield expectations this year. In 2015 total grain acreage is expected to remain on par with 2014 and 2013 acreage. In MY 2014/15 Poland’s grains production is estimated at 31.7 MMT, the third consecutive year of very good grain crops. Favorable weather conditions during the vegetation period and the harvest led to record high yields and to the largest ever grain harvest in Poland. As crops exceeded domestic use to a much higher extent than in last year, export potential for the 2014/15 year increased significantly. Better grain quality than western European countries’ and price competitiveness increased demand for Polish grains from non EU regions. In MY 2014/15 total exports are expected to reach 4.8 MMT. Supplies of grain for human consumption are projected lower than for feed stuffs. In 2014 grain’s lower protein and gluten content diminished share of grains for human consumption.
