Cauliflower Wholesale Prices Rise in Warsaw Amid Lower 2026 Harvest Forecast

Cauliflower wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw reached €0.81–1.04 per head (3.5–4.5 PLN/piece) in early August, as national production in 2026 is forecast to decrease compared to the previous year.

On 5 August 2026, wholesale prices for cauliflower at the Bronisze market near Warsaw ranged from €0.81 to €1.04 per head (3.5–4.5 PLN/piece), reflecting an active trading environment and tight supplies in the peak summer period.

According to preliminary estimates by the Central Statistical Office (GUS), Polish cauliflower production in 2026 is expected to reach around 105,000 tonnes. This is part of an overall decline in field vegetable output, which is projected at 3.9 million tonnes—down 4.5% year-on-year—due to adverse weather during the growing season.

The supply of cauliflowers has been impacted by a combination of late spring frosts, low rainfall, and high temperatures in June, which delayed plant development and caused uneven emergence. Improved rainfall in June and July temporarily benefited plant condition, but late June heatwaves limited growth and increased the risk of fungal diseases and pest infestations.

Many growers reported the need for more intensive plant protection and earlier use of irrigation systems, increasing production costs and affecting overall market availability. The lower domestic harvest has supported firmer prices at wholesale markets.

Demand from buyers remains steady as cauliflowers are a staple in the summer vegetable assortment. However, no specific data on export or import volumes for cauliflower were reported for this period.

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