Bronisze: Domestic New Potatoes Replace Imports, Prices Fluctuate Sharply
Polish new potatoes have fully replaced imported supplies at the Bronisze wholesale market, with prices showing high daily volatility and dependent on immediate supply.
At the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, the season for imported young potatoes has ended, with domestic potatoes now dominating trade. Imports from countries such as Egypt and Cyprus have ceased, and buyers are sourcing exclusively Polish produce as local potatoes reach full maturity and culinary quality.
Wholesale prices at Bronisze are highly sensitive to daily supply levels. In early July 2026, yellow varieties were sold at about €0.23/kg (1.0 PLN/kg) when supply was high, while the Irga variety reached €0.35/kg (1.5 PLN/kg). On days with lower availability, Irga prices rose to €0.47/kg (2.0 PLN/kg) and yellow varieties to €0.35/kg (1.5 PLN/kg). A few days earlier, during a heatwave and rapid market clear-out, some producers sold yellow potatoes for as low as €0.16/kg (0.7 PLN/kg, calculated from 10 PLN per 15 kg bag). After cooler weather, trade became more active and prices stabilized at typical seasonal levels.
The Polish market is supplied almost exclusively by direct sales from farmers; wholesalers are not major players in this segment, which amplifies price fluctuations. Demand remains strong, but is met by a steady flow of domestic product, and buyers have stopped seeking imported alternatives.
According to official reports, more than 185,000 hectares of potatoes have been registered for cultivation in Poland for the 2026 season. The main potato-producing regions are Mazowieckie, Wielkopolskie, and Lubelskie. Weather conditions in late June and early July included a period of high temperatures followed by a cooling trend, influencing harvest pace and market activity.
Trade sources confirm that the Polish potato market has become fully seasonal, with imported young potatoes no longer present and domestic varieties determining both availability and pricing.
Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker