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Struktury oligopolistyczne na polskim rynku żywnościowym
Oligopolistic structures on the Polish food market

Author(s): Piotr Szajner
Subject(s): Economy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu
Keywords: market; market structure; oligopoly; food industry; competition;

Summary/Abstract: Polish food industry has undergone deep structural changes, including very strong concentration processes in certain branches. The processes were facilitated with foreign investments as well as with market regulations. Oligopolistic structures occur in the following branches: sugar industry, tobacco industry, oil crushing and brewing industry. High concentration is observed also in the production of non-alcohol beverage and sugar confectionery. The oligopolistic structures in Polish food industry face different conditions as regards the market characteristics and regulations. Concerned branches are featured with higher than average profitability at net level and the profitability of own capital.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 475
  • Page Range: 309-318
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Polish