agriculture and food economy in poland

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as 79% on the previous year and was equal to 459 000 t. Over 30% of exported
vegetables went to the EU. In 2003 exports of processed vegetables rose to 493 000 t
(by almost 20%) and were valued at USD 343 million (by 23% more).
Fruit production is also characterised by regionalisation, however, production
concentration is to a greater degree than in the case of vegetables connected with
tradition as well as soil and climatic conditions (Mazovia – region near the town of
Grójec, lubelskie voivodship, area near the town of Sandomierz).
Figure 11. Production of field vegetables, by voivodships, in 2003 (‘000 t)
Production of field vegetables
4256,2 Poland – total
500 to 612
300 to 499
100 to 299
53 to 99
Figure 12. Tree fruit production, by voivodships, in 2003 (‘000 t)
Tree fruit production
2875,5 Poland – total
300 to 1178
100 to 299
50 to 99
11 to 49
As regards tree fruit production, apples dominate, accounting on average for over
84% of the total fruit harvest. A vital part of both Polish tree fruit and berries is
exported as fresh and processed fruit. In 2003 fresh fruit exports amounted to nearly
460 000 t worth USD 150.9 million. Against 2002, sales increased in terms of
quantity and value by ca 31 200 t and USD 43 million respectively. A rise was also
noted in exports of processed fruit. In 2003 they were valued at more than USD 631
million (a 33% increase) and the sales volume was equal to 557 000 t (a 1%
increase). Nearly 18% of fresh fruit exports and 82% of processed fruit exports went
to the EU.
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