Polish strawberry supply tightens, wholesale prices rise after heavy rains
Strawberry availability in Poland is declining due to the end of early varieties and recent heavy rainfall, leading to higher wholesale and market prices across the country.
Wholesale strawberry prices in Poland have increased in the second half of June 2026. At the Bronisze wholesale market, prices ranged from €1.9 to €3.5/kg (8–15 PLN/kg) during the week ending 23 June, reflecting significant fluctuations depending on supply and quality. On the Elizówka market in Lublin, prices were reported at €2.1–2.3/kg (9–10 PLN/kg), while in Poznań (Wielkopolska Gildia Rolno-Ogrodnicza) strawberries cost €3.3–3.7/kg (14–16 PLN/kg). At the Kalisz market, the price was about €3.0/kg (13 PLN/kg). At the Łódź Zjazdowa market, 2-kg punnets sold for €1.6–5.8 (7–25 PLN) per punnet, showing a wide price range.
On retail shelves, Biedronka extended its national promotion for domestic strawberries until 20 June, with prices at €3.0/kg (12.99 PLN/kg), down from the regular €4.7/kg (19.99 PLN/kg). At the Mińsk Mazowiecki market, strawberries were priced at €2.8–3.7/kg (12–16 PLN/kg), with larger fruit and processing varieties at the upper end of the range. In Warka, a 2-kg punnet sold for €4.2–4.7 (18–20 PLN).
Farm-gate and processing prices have fallen for lower-quality fruit after recent rainfall. In the Grójec region, prices at collection points for strawberries with hulls dropped from €1.0/kg (4.20 PLN/kg) to around €0.8/kg (3.50 PLN/kg) by 18 June. High-quality varieties, especially Asia and Tea, reached up to €3.3/kg (14 PLN/kg) for premium fruit at wholesale markets, with top lots selling quickly upon arrival.
Supply is tightening as early varieties finish and heavy rains in mid-June led to reduced yields and some fields being flooded, especially in central Poland. Many growers report a higher proportion of fruit going to processing due to quality issues. The overall market availability is now noticeably lower than in early June, with buyers competing for remaining high-quality lots.
Demand remains high, especially for premium varieties. Retailers and consumers are actively purchasing for fresh use and home preservation. There are reports of increased controls and fines for unlicensed street sales in urban areas, particularly in Łódź, with 259 fines issued in the first half of June.
Compiled from Polish trade press (2026-06-23)