Strawberry prices and supply trends in Germany and Western Europe (August 2026)

Wholesale strawberry prices in Germany stabilized in early August as local supply declined, with Belgian and Greek fruit partially filling the gap and Polish strawberries trading at €6.00/kg in Berlin.

In Germany, the strawberry season is nearing its end, leading to a continued decrease in domestic fruit availability in the 32nd week of 2026. According to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, German strawberries averaged €4.90/kg, slightly down from €5.03/kg the previous week. Belgian strawberries were available at €6.78/kg and Dutch fruit at €5.31/kg. Greek strawberries entered the market in Munich, though some shipments were not fully ripe.

Polish strawberries remained present on the German market, with prices in Berlin at €6.00/kg. Average wholesale prices for Polish fruit across Germany were €5.97/kg, compared to €6.27/kg the week before. Detailed city-level prices for Polish strawberries included €4.90/kg in Frankfurt, €6.20/kg in Hamburg, and €6.00/kg in Berlin. In some German markets, Polish strawberries traded above the price of local produce.

Demand for strawberries in Germany varied by region; Frankfurt and Munich saw weaker demand, while trade in Berlin remained relatively active. Despite the seasonal decline in consumer interest, prices fell only slightly as supply contracted. Supplies from Belgium also decreased, and berry imports from Greece helped offset supply gaps, though with quality issues related to maturity.

In France, most strawberries are produced for the fresh market, with very few channeled into processing. French strawberries command a significant price premium—about four times higher than imported Spanish or Eastern European fruit—limiting their use in processed foods. The organic sector in France is expanding, but supply for specialized uses such as baby food remains scarce due to strict quality and price constraints.

Canadian nurseries such as Planteva Farms in Quebec are developing advanced propagation systems for young strawberry plants, targeting European and international growers. These systems focus on early-stage plant uniformity and yield consistency, potentially influencing future supply dynamics for finishing growers in Europe.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI