Record Organic Carrot Supply in Western Europe; Stable Availability for Export
Organic vegetable producers in France and Italy report strong harvests and improved weed control, supporting stable carrot availability for export markets in July 2026.
In Vendée, France, carrot growers have reported improved field conditions and reduced manual labor for weed control during the 2026 season. The use of occultation and thermal weeding has resulted in weed-free soils at emergence, allowing for efficient organic carrot cultivation. This technical progress supports a steady and potentially increased supply of organic carrots from western France to European markets.
Italian organic vegetable group Apofruit, operating through their Canova and ViviToscano brands in Italy, Spain, and France, recorded a 30% increase in organic produce volumes and turnover in June 2026 compared to June 2025. While this growth was driven mainly by stone fruit and berries, the group maintains year-round supply of organic carrots for key European clients, including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and France.
No significant disruptions in carrot availability or export capacity have been reported from major western European suppliers. The logistical trend in Ukraine remains to locate vegetable storage facilities near urban consumption centers (such as Kyiv, Odesa, and Lviv), facilitating rapid distribution to retail and wholesale buyers and supporting the quality of exported carrots. Ukrainian carrots, along with those from Western Europe, continue to be present on Central and Eastern European markets, including Poland.
Wholesale export prices for carrots from France and Italy in July 2026 remain stable, with no major price spikes reported. Organic carrots typically command a premium of 20-30% over conventional, with French and Italian organic carrots offered at €1.6–2.1/kg for export contracts in July. Conventional carrot prices remain in the range of €1.2–1.6/kg, depending on size, quality, and packaging.
The warm start to summer 2026 has supported carrot growth in southern Europe, with producers in Italy and France reporting favorable conditions for harvest and post-harvest handling. This stable supply situation is expected to support continued exports to Poland and other central European markets in the coming weeks.
Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI