Germany remained the dominant supplier of potatoes to Poland from January to May 2026, accounting for 46% of total imports. The average import price for fresh or chilled potatoes in this period stood at €0.40/kg. read more

Germany remains the leading potato exporter to Poland, supplying 28,740 tonnes from January to May 2026, with an average import price of €0.4/kg. Ukraine has begun construction of its largest potato processing plant, aiming to shift from imports to exports of potato products. read more

Italy has started harvesting Patata del Fucino IGP with good quality, while Ukraine is constructing its largest potato processing plant to boost domestic processing and future exports. read more

Spanish imports of fresh potatoes remained stable at 678,237 tonnes from January to May 2026, while UK potato growers face yield concerns due to prolonged dry weather. read more

Wholesale prices for early potatoes in Poland are at their lowest in five years. read more

Mountain-grown potatoes from Italy's Val Pusteria are entering the European market with a total annual production of 5,000–6,000 tonnes, emphasizing high quality and smaller tuber sizes. 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

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

The UK supplied only 71% of its national potato demand in 2025, increasing reliance on imports. Ukraine has begun constructing its largest potato processing plant, aiming to substitute imports and target export markets. read more

Wholesale prices for new potatoes remain at record lows, matching last year's poor levels. read more

Spanish onion prices fell sharply in July 2026, with some offers as low as €0.03/kg, due to strong import competition from non-EU countries. Italian Borettana onion harvests are also limited after extreme weather and reduced sowing. read more

Heavy imports and harvest delays in Spain and France have created a significant oversupply of potatoes, driving July 2026 prices down to €0.17–0.25/kg, well below production costs. 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

Young potato prices in Poland have dropped sharply, reaching their lowest average in five years. read more

Northwest European countries report a double-digit reduction in potato acreage for the 2026 season, while the Spanish new harvest faces strong competition from lingering French stocks and an overlap of regional harvests. read more

Italian wholesale prices for red tomatoes are down 4% compared to the same period in 2025, with increased production driving the decline. read more

Polish new potatoes now dominate wholesale trading as imported stocks have cleared, with yellow varieties at €0.18–0.24/kg and Irga selling for €0.31–0.38/kg at Bronisze in mid-July. read more

Potato growers in Western Europe have reduced planted area by approximately 11% for the 2026 season, with contract prices for processing potatoes reported at €125 per tonne. read more

Dutch onion trade is facing strong demand but prices remain under pressure. read more

Dutch onion demand is strong, but prices remain under pressure. read more