Malina prices surge in Warsaw as 2026 harvest drops 23%

Wholesale malina prices at Bronisze market have reached €8.1–10.4/kg (35–45 PLN/kg) at the end of July 2026, amid a significant supply gap and sharply reduced harvest volumes.

On the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, malina (raspberry) prices in late July 2026 are quoted at €8.1–10.4/kg (35–45 PLN/kg), with the highest quality tunnel-grown fruit reaching up to €11.6/kg (50 PLN/kg) in some transactions. Ground-grown malinas, generally of lower quality and mainly destined for processing, are trading at €8.1–9.3/kg (35–40 PLN/kg).

Market sources report a deep supply gap for malinas this season. The Central Statistical Office's preliminary estimate for 2026 projects Polish raspberry production at 60,900 tonnes, a 23% decrease from 2025. Growers attribute the drop to spring frosts and subsequent drought and heatwaves, which significantly limited yields, particularly affecting open-field crops.

The reduced domestic supply has led to intense buyer competition, especially for high-quality fruit suitable for the fresh market. Tunnel-grown raspberries command a premium due to their superior appearance and shelf life, while lower quality ground-grown malinas are largely absorbed by processors. The ongoing summer holiday period has also slowed trade activity at Bronisze, with main trading days limited to Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Weather conditions in June and July, including periods of temperatures approaching 40°C, further constrained fruit set and harvest windows. Many growers report shortened picking periods and smaller berry sizes. The high prices and limited availability are also restricting export activity, with most Polish raspberries remaining on the domestic market.

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