Domestic New Potatoes Replace Imports, Prices Fluctuate at Bronisze

Imported new potatoes have almost entirely disappeared from the Polish wholesale market, with domestic supply now dominating and prices showing strong day-to-day variability depending on availability.

On the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, imported new potatoes—mainly from Egypt and Cyprus—have virtually disappeared as of early July 2026. Domestic new potatoes now account for almost all trade, with demand focused on local product as it reaches full maturity and culinary quality.

Wholesale prices for domestic new potatoes at Bronisze remain highly volatile. In early July 2026, yellow varieties were selling at about €0.23/kg (1.00 PLN/kg) when supply was high, while the Irga variety fetched €0.35/kg (1.50 PLN/kg). When supply tightened, Irga prices rose to €0.47/kg (2.00 PLN/kg) and yellow varieties reached €0.35/kg (1.50 PLN/kg). A few days earlier, during a heatwave and rapid sell-off, yellow potatoes were sold for as little as €0.16/kg (0.70 PLN/kg). All prices are for sales direct from farmers, as wholesale companies are largely not active in this segment.

Overall market prices remain sensitive to weather and immediate supply conditions. After a period of high temperatures and rapid sales, cooler weather led to renewed market activity and stabilization of prices at typical seasonal levels. However, prices continue to shift quickly with changes in supply volumes.

No significant imports are currently reported, and domestic producers have taken over the market for new potatoes. Buyer demand is focused on fresh, local product, with minimal interest in remaining imported stocks.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker