Poland

Consumer foodservice in Poland saw growth in total transactions and current value sales slow dramatically in 2023. This was partly due to the normalisation of consumption habits following the market’s rapid rebound from the negative impact of the…

Consumer foodservice through retail was by far the most dynamic performer in terms of growth in outlet numbers in Poland in 2023. This was mainly due to the rapid development of counters offering hot and cold food and beverages in grocery stores…

Specialist coffee and tea shops and cafés were the strongest performers within cafés/bars in Poland in current value growth terms in 2023. While both saw trade slow sharply as the cost-of-living crisis made consumers inclined to rein in discretionary…

Depopulation in Poland from 2021-2040 will be the result of negative natural change, with rising death rates and reduced births. Ageing will continue, with almost a quarter of the population being 65+ by 2040. Women will increasingly aim to establish…

Retail value growth was double-digit in 2023, driven by rising price points and inflation. While consumers became increasingly price-conscious, retail volume growth remained positive, with the outbreak of COVID-19 having a heightened awareness of…