Bronisze: Polish tomato prices fall as supply rises, imports face scrutiny

Wholesale prices for Polish tomatoes at Bronisze have dropped to around €0.7/kg as domestic supply increases in mid-June. Imports of tomatoes from Egypt and Turkey are under tighter EU scrutiny due to pesticide residue alerts.

At the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, the price for Polish tomatoes in mid-June 2026 starts at approximately €0.7/kg (3 PLN/kg). This decline is attributed to a significant rise in the availability of domestic tomatoes as the season progresses, with growers bringing increasing volumes to market each day.

The high supply of Polish tomatoes is directly influencing the trade situation, leading to downward price pressure. Buyers at Bronisze are seeing a wide range of domestic vegetables, with tomatoes among those experiencing the most notable price drops compared to previous weeks.

Demand for tomatoes remains stable, but the abundant offer has shifted bargaining power towards buyers, reflected in the lower prices now observed at wholesale level. No specific export or import volumes for tomatoes were reported; however, the focus domestically is currently on selling the growing local crop.

Weather conditions in Poland have supported the acceleration of this year's tomato harvest, contributing to the current oversupply. There are no reports of adverse weather affecting tomato yields or quality in the main producing regions.

On the import side, Polish trade is affected by broader EU concerns about food safety. In May, tomatoes imported from Egypt and Turkey were flagged by the EU's RASFF system for containing residues of prohibited pesticides, including chlorpyrifos. This has led to calls for stricter controls on imported tomatoes, which could influence future supply and competition on the Polish market.

Compiled from Polish trade press (2026-06-17)