Carrot Prices Stable at Bronisze as 2026 Harvest Drops Amid Weather Challenges

Carrot wholesale prices at the Bronisze market on 6 August 2026 ranged from €0.3–0.4/kg, while national production is forecast at 509,000 tonnes, down 4.5% year-on-year due to adverse weather.

At the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw on 6 August 2026, carrot prices were quoted at €0.3–0.4/kg (1.2–1.6 PLN/kg). Bunched carrots were offered at €0.7–0.9 per bunch (3–4 PLN/pęczek). These price levels reflect the current supply situation at the start of the main harvest season.

The Central Statistical Office (GUS) has issued a preliminary forecast for carrot production in Poland in 2026 at 509,000 tonnes. This represents a decrease of 4.5% compared to the previous year, part of an overall decline in ground-grown vegetable production following a difficult spring and early summer.

Adverse weather significantly affected the 2026 carrot crop. Spring frosts, insufficient rainfall, and low soil moisture led to delayed and uneven emergence in many regions. In numerous farms, irrigation systems had to be activated earlier than usual to counteract the dry conditions. Late June brought high temperatures that further limited carrot growth.

Rainfall in June and July improved soil moisture and the condition of carrot plantations, but the earlier stress and subsequent heat waves limited yield potential. The challenging weather also contributed to increased pressure from fungal diseases and pests, requiring intensified crop protection measures in affected areas.

Polish carrot demand remains steady in the domestic market as the new crop enters wholesale channels. No information on exports or imports was reported in the available sources for this period.

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