Poland

Prices of the chinese cabbage in the Polish large wholesale market have been growing since almost the beginning of March this year, and this trend has only gained momentum over time. read more

The current season is very difficult for leeks across Europe. The vegetable has been scarce for a long time and the current supply remains lower than in more abundant years. So much so that the wholesale prices for leeks are now among the highest in recent years. read more

The beginning of this year's spring was cold, which meant that prices of domestic greenhouse tomatoes were above average at the start of the season. read more

The supply of white cabbage in Poland is shrinking, and if this were a "normal" season, one without the COVID-19 pandemic, the prices of this vegetable would probably already be rising. read more

In week thirteen, the Spanish strawberry harvest campaign crossed the halfway point. This means that it has entered the period of highest current supply. From week fifteen/sixteen, this current supply will already begin to gradually decrease. read more

The export volume of asparagus from Poland in 2020 amounted to 1.2 thousand tonnes and its value reached 15.1 million PLN. This means a significant decrease in volume, but with an increase (minimal) in the value of exports in this category year-on-year. read more

In the 2019/2020 season, winter and the beginning of spring brought a significant increase in demand for Idared apples and, consequently, an increase in their prices. read more

The volume of sour cherry exports (category 08092100 - Cherries (Prunus cerasus), fresh) from Poland in 2020 amounted to 7.0 thousand tonnes and its value reached the level of PLN 27.6 million. This means a significant year-on-year increase in both the volume and value of exports in this category.
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The mood of potato producers has been very pessimistic for a long time, and the passage of time brings no sign of improvement. This is the worst season in years, say growers, and fresh-market.pl price monitoring data confirm this assessment. read more

The volume of aubergine imports (category 07093000 - Aubergines (aubergines), fresh or chilled) to Poland in 2020 amounted to 4.4 thousand tonnes, and its value reached 22.5 million PLN. This means a slight decrease in volume, while the value of imports in this category increased year-on-year. read more

The activity of many industries in the current situation related to the global COVID-19 outbreak is put into question. The fruit and vegetable sector is no exception. read more

February saw a deterioration in the pace of apple sales in Poland, which is also apparent from WAPA data published in recent days showing the state of apple stocks in Europe, including Poland. read more

The volume of kaki fruit imports to Poland (CN 08107000 - Persimmon (kaki) fruit, fresh) amounted to 11.8 thousand tons in 2020 and its value reached 50.2 million PLN. This means a small import in this category in terms of quantity and a much higher increase in terms of value. read more

Blends are one of the most important items in the palette of Polish frozen vegetables. Next to such items as beans, peas and spinach. In 2020, Polish frozen vegetable mixes went to 55 countries around the world, of which 16 countries had volumes greater than one thousand tonnes. How did these exports develop? read more

Volume of lettuce imports to Poland (CN categories: 070511 - Head lettuce, fresh or chilled and 070519 - Fresh or chilled lettuce excluding head lettuce) amounted to 51.7 thousand tonnes in 2020, with a value of PLN 266.6 million. This means a year-on-year decrease in imports in this category, both in terms of volume and value.
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The volume of melons imported to Poland (CN category 080711 - 08071900 - Fresh melons (excluding watermelons)) amounted to 16.5 thousand tonnes in 2020, while its value reached PLN 60.1 million. This means a decrease in imports in this category both in terms of quantity and value. read more

The volume of avocado imports to Poland (CN category: 08044000 - Avocado, fresh or dried) amounted to 25.1 thousand tonnes in 2020, and its value to PLN 301.5 million. This means a year-on-year increase in imports in this category in terms of volume and value. read more

The volume of frozen beans exported from Poland (CN category 07102200 - beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.) whether shelled or not (uncooked or cooked by steaming or in water), frozen) amounted to 26.3 thousand tonnes in 2020, and its value to PLN 76.8 million. read more

The end of March and the beginning of April is a period when the price of imported peppers often rises. This is due to the fact that in spring the pepper harvesting season in Spain enters its final phase, while in countries further north the harvest is still beginning and the supply of pepper in Europe begins to decrease. read more

The volume of frozen peas exported from Poland (CN category 07102100 - Peas (Pisum sativum), whether or not shelled (uncooked or cooked by steaming or boiling in water), frozen) in 2020 amounted to 29.5 thousand tonnes, and its value to PLN 98.6 million. read more