Potatoes

The total area sown with ware potatoes in the main Western European producer countries has dropped by approximately 11% in 2026, with contract prices for new season potatoes in the region around €12.50 per 100 kg. read more

Domestic potatoes have now reached full maturity and dominate the Polish wholesale market, with prices showing strong volatility depending on daily supply. Poland's export share to Ukraine has fallen sharply in 2026. read more

The minimum wholesale price for first-quality potatoes in Bologna, Italy, has been set at €0.46/kg for the 2026-2027 season amid reduced acreage in Western Europe and weather-related supply concerns. read more

Polish potato growers are facing the impact of heat and drought during the crucial tuber development phase, raising concerns about lower yields and quality. At the same time, Poland's share of potato exports to Ukraine has dropped in early 2026. read more

Polish new potatoes have fully replaced imports on the wholesale market, with prices fluctuating daily due to unstable supply and recent heatwaves impacting the harvest. read more

Spanish early potato prices have dropped to €0.25–0.30/kg due to an influx of French storage potatoes sold at €0.15–0.20/kg, pushing prices below production costs. Simultaneously, a severe heatwave in several EU countries is expected to reduce yields and quality. read more

Polish potatoes have replaced imports, but heatwaves threaten yields and quality. read more

Polish new potatoes have fully replaced imports on wholesale markets, with prices fluctuating sharply due to supply changes and recent heatwaves impacting crop development. read more

Imported new potatoes have almost entirely disappeared from the Polish wholesale market, with domestic supply now dominating and prices showing strong day-to-day variability depending on availability. read more

Polish new potatoes have fully replaced imported supplies at the Bronisze wholesale market, with prices showing high daily volatility and dependent on immediate supply. read more

Wholesale prices for young potatoes in Poland have dropped again after a brief rise. read more

Polish potato supply has increased in early July as the new harvest progresses, while wholesale prices remain stable and demand is typical for the season. read more

French potato acreage in 2026 has dropped by nearly 19,000 hectares (-9.7%), while Dutch plantings have reached their lowest level since 2012. Spanish new potato prices have collapsed due to large volumes of old French potatoes being sold at low prices. read more

The Polish potato market in early July continues to face downward price pressure due to high domestic supply and last year’s strong harvest in Western Europe, particularly the Netherlands. read more

A heatwave in late June led to rapid sell-offs of early potatoes at the Bronisze wholesale market, with prices dropping to €0.2–0.7/kg for yellow-fleshed varieties. The Irga variety remained limited in supply and commanded higher prices. read more

Heatwave conditions in late June triggered emergency sales of young potatoes at the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, causing prices for certain varieties to fall to €0.67/kg. Domestic supply has increased, with Polish new potatoes dominating trade, although imports from Egypt and Cyprus remain available. read more

Polish new potato supply has increased sharply in late June, with domestic produce dominating wholesale markets such as Bronisze. Prices for popular varieties remain stable amid high availability and ongoing imports. read more

Wholesale prices for Polish early potatoes at the Bronisze market in late June 2026 are mostly €0.5–0.7/kg, with Irga variety at the higher end. Domestic supply is strong, though imported potatoes from Egypt and Cyprus remain available. read more

A heatwave in late June triggered rapid sell-offs of young potatoes at the Bronisze wholesale market, with prices for some varieties dropping sharply to €0.67/kg. Domestic supply is high, but imports from Egypt and Cyprus remain present, meeting niche consumer demand. read more

Romagnoli F.lli S.p.A., among the main Italian operators in the processing and marketing of potatoes and horticultural products, successfully completed the 2025/26 potato campaign in May. Despite lower yields compared to the campaign read more