Cucumbers

Preliminary figures from European statistical offices indicate a reduction in cucumber production in 2026, with total harvests in key EU countries expected to decrease, potentially affecting export availability and trade flows to markets such as Poland. read more

Turkish fresh fruit and vegetable exports, including cucumbers, reached a record 3.67 million tonnes in 2024, with export growth of 175% since 2002. Meanwhile, a surge in cucumber supply is reported in Central Europe due to accelerated harvests from hot weather. read more

Field cucumber prices in Poland have dropped sharply due to a surge in supply caused by hot weather, with wholesale rates at Bronisze falling as low as €0.2/kg. read more

Wholesale prices for green beans remain elevated at the Bronisze market, with limited supply and labor-intensive harvest driving rates. read more

Greenhouse cucumber prices in Poland have dropped sharply, but field cucumber prices are more varied. read more

Wholesale zucchini prices in Italy declined at the end of July 2026 due to abundant supply and subdued demand, despite ongoing heatwaves and localised hail damage. read more

Italy has launched the marketing season for classic Selenella potatoes, with a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for top-quality produce, amid reported supply tensions from Northern Europe. read more

Cucumber availability increased in Ukraine and the UK in late July 2026, with Ukraine reporting expanding trade and the UK securing long-term domestic supply contracts. read more

Italy has set a minimum reference price of €0.46/kg for first-quality potatoes for the 2026-2027 season, amid increased supply from Southern Europe and ongoing market competition. read more

Cucumber supply increased in Spain and Ukraine in July 2026, leading to downward pressure on export and wholesale prices across Europe. read more

Wholesale prices for Italian cherry tomatoes remain stable at €2.0–2.2/kg, while Türkiye exported over 18,300 tonnes of dried tomatoes in the first half of 2026, mainly to European markets. read more

Cucumber export prices from Almería averaged €1.55/kg in 2025, while Dutch cucumbers exceeded €1.17/kg in July 2026 due to weather-related shortages in the UK and across Europe. read more

Cucumber prices in Poland remain at record highs due to limited supply. read more

Cucumber prices in the Netherlands and the UK have risen due to reduced supply and weather disruptions, while Spanish cucumber export value increased by 19% in early 2026. read more

Almería, Spain, recorded a 12% average increase in lettuce prices during the 2025/26 season, despite a 4% drop in commercialised volume. read more

Field and greenhouse cucumber prices at the Bronisze wholesale market in Warsaw on 22 July 2026 ranged from €0.7 to €1.6/kg. The EU may see increased imports of Armenian cucumbers following changes in trade policy. read more

Pepper production in Spain’s Almería region fell by 16% in the 2025/26 campaign due to the impact of the Thrips parvispinus pest, with some farms forced to uproot entire plantations. read more

Morocco is accelerating the diversification of its tomato export markets beyond the EU, while Austria’s tomato production was limited by heatwaves despite increased acreage. read more

Field cucumber prices are dropping after a recent spike, while greenhouse cucumbers remain at record highs. read more

Cucumber sales offers declined sharply across Eastern Europe in early July 2026, while wholesale prices increased amid reduced availability from key suppliers including Türkiye and Ukraine. read more