Low Raspberry Harvest and High Farm-Gate Prices in Poland, Late June 2026

Raspberry supply in Poland remains very limited in late June 2026, with farm-gate prices for processing raspberries starting at €2.3–2.8/kg and fresh market availability constrained by weather-related crop losses.

The raspberry harvest in Poland is delayed and volumes remain low as of late June 2026. First, symbolic ground raspberry deliveries have reached smaller processors, but full-scale harvest is yet to begin. Farm-gate prices for raspberries for processing are reported at €2.3/kg (10 PLN/kg) for second class and €2.8/kg (12 PLN/kg) for extra class fruit, as offered by OWOCMIX in the week ending 21 June 2026. These prices reflect the tight supply and high production costs faced by growers.

Plantations in key production areas such as the Kraśnik region are reported to be in very poor condition due to inadequate frost protection in spring and insufficient irrigation. Spring frosts at the beginning of raspberry flowering caused visible crop loss, especially on unprotected open-field plantations. This has resulted in significant damage to first flush flowers and a delay in harvest compared to protected tunnel crops, where picking began about two weeks earlier.

Industry sources indicate that the 2026 season marks the fourth consecutive year of weak yields for Polish summer raspberries. Growers report that only prices above €2.1/kg (9 PLN/kg) cover current production costs. There is concern among processors about the unexpectedly low volumes available for purchase, which are expected to disappoint compared to typical years.

On the fresh market, the supply of dessert-quality raspberries is limited, and the presence of fungal issues, such as sooty mold and gray mold, is reported in some tunnel crops due to high humidity during flowering. Despite intensive crop management, these quality issues are reducing the marketability of some fruit, impacting the availability of premium-grade raspberries.

The current weather, including previous frosts and ongoing dry spells without sufficient irrigation, continues to constrain both yields and quality in open-field raspberry production. As a result, market participants expect that the shortfall in Polish raspberries will have implications for both domestic supply and potential exports in the coming weeks.

Compiled from Polish trade press (2026-06-25)