Germany remains the main foreign potato supplier to Poland, but its processing sector is entering the main harvest with lower yield expectations after drought and heat. In Greece, Nevrokopi growers report early export interest from Romania as the new crop begins. read more

UK potato growers are reporting lower yields and smaller tubers due to prolonged drought and heatwaves, while potato and onion prices have declined in Ukraine during the same period. read more

Despite a smaller potato harvest, wholesale prices in Poland remain low. read more

Export prices for Dutch potatoes have risen sharply to €25–28/100 kg, while Belgian yields are down 20% due to drought. read more

Export prices for Dutch potatoes rose to €25–28/100 kg in early August 2026, driven by tightening supply and heat-related crop losses across Western Europe. read more

Polish wholesale potato prices have climbed in August, with current prices at Bronisze ranging from €0.15 to €0.41/kg, following strong price growth on Western European markets. read more

Prolonged heat and drought are causing significant losses in pear production in key Western European countries, leading to expectations of lower availability and potentially higher prices for the coming marketing season. read more

Polish wholesale potato prices have risen slightly, but the market situation is still very poor. read more

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