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CONFLICT IN UKRAINE AND POLISH AGRICULTURE: DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY OR THREAT OF OVERSUPPLY?
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Warsaw University of Life Sciences
These authors had equal contribution to this work
Submission date: 2023-11-06
Final review date: 2023-11-26
Acceptance date: 2024-07-08
Publication date: 2024-09-27
Zagadnienia Ekonomiki Rolnej / Problems of Agricultural Economics 2024;380(3):1-23
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The main objective of the study is to characterize the market in terms of asymmetry between the dynamic
increase in imports and the less pronounced increase in exports from Poland, with particular
emphasis on various categories of agricultural products. The research methodology involves
the analysis of trade data from Eurostat and a comprehensive review of scientific and specialized
literature. The comparative analysis is centered around categories such as cereals, vegetable oils,
meat, and dairy products. Key findings indicate a significant increase in the import of agricultural
products from Ukraine, especially corn, coupled with a modest rise in exports from Poland. Additionally,
a decline in exports for certain categories suggests that part of production has been retained
on the domestic market. The main conclusions emphasize the need for effective strategies to manage
surplus agricultural products, including the promotion of alternative markets and the development of
diversification initiatives for the agricultural sector. Given the challenges stemming from the war in
Ukraine, an appropriate approach to shaping agricultural policy becomes crucial for the sustainable
development of the sector.