Polish early potato prices stable as domestic supply rises in late June

Polish new potato supply has increased sharply in late June, with domestic produce dominating wholesale markets such as Bronisze. Prices for popular varieties remain stable amid high availability and ongoing imports.

At the Bronisze wholesale market in late June 2026, Polish young potatoes are widely available. Popular varieties such as Irga are trading at around €0.47/kg (2.00 PLN/kg), while yellow-fleshed varieties are priced slightly lower, with the gap between varieties narrowing compared to previous weeks. Other varieties like Arrow and Riviera are offered below €0.47/kg (2.00 PLN/kg), but differences are minimal. The market is seeing stabilization in prices as supply increases.

Imported new potatoes from Egypt and Cyprus are still present on the Bronisze market, typically offered at €0.47–0.58/kg (2.00–2.50 PLN/kg). These imports are now mainly chosen by buyers seeking firmer tubers for specific culinary uses, rather than competing solely on price. Imported storage potatoes from the previous season, mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, are being sold at about €0.22/kg (0.93 PLN/kg) for a 15-kg sack, while the remaining Polish storage potatoes are traded at roughly €0.15–0.16/kg (0.66 PLN/kg).

The supply of Polish early potatoes has grown significantly in the last weeks of June, leading to a clear dominance of domestic product on the market. The 2026 potato cultivation area registered for subsidies is 185,120 ha, down from 210,761 ha in 2025 but similar to 2020–2023 levels. The largest areas are in the Wielkopolskie region (28,300 ha). Last year's record area was a response to high prices and demand in previous seasons, but both Polish and European markets saw overproduction and slower sales.

Demand for new potatoes remains steady, with buyers increasingly focusing on quality and intended use. The supply of storage potatoes is now marginal, and buyers are shifting almost entirely to new-season produce. The weather in late June has not caused significant disruption to potato harvest or trade, unlike some other vegetables.

Some Polish buyers continue to purchase imported potatoes, mainly for their firmer texture, even as domestic supply is abundant. Storage potatoes from previous harvests, both Polish and imported, are now rarely found on the market.

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