Warsaw: Strawberry Wholesale Prices Reach €4.0–5.8/kg Amid New Plantings
Strawberry wholesale prices at the Bronisze market near Warsaw on 11 August 2026 ranged from €4.0 to €5.8/kg (17–25 PLN/kg), reflecting limited supply as the summer harvest ends and new plantings are underway.
On 11 August 2026, the wholesale price for strawberries at the Bronisze market near Warsaw was reported at €4.0–5.8/kg (17–25 PLN/kg). This price level is typical for the late summer period, when domestic supply from the main harvest sharply declines and availability is limited to late varieties and small batches from everbearing cultivars.
Most of the current market activity in Poland is focused on establishing new plantations rather than harvesting. In Hornigi (Mazowieckie), growers are conducting intensive summer plantings, utilizing frigo strawberry plants and adopting new technologies such as white mulch film. The use of white film, instead of the more common black, is intended to reduce root zone temperatures during persistent high heat, which has been observed in recent weeks.
High temperatures and strong sunlight have been recorded across key strawberry-growing regions, causing stress to newly planted strawberries and slowing root development. Growers report that under black film, root zone temperatures can exceed 40°C, negatively affecting plant establishment. In contrast, white film has been shown to keep soil temperatures lower, supporting better root growth and plant survival during the critical establishment phase.
Supply of fresh Polish strawberries to the market is now minimal, with late-season varieties and everbearing types providing the only domestic fruit. No new export shipments have been reported, as most production is either for fresh domestic sales at high prices or for plant establishment for the next season.
Demand for fresh strawberries remains present among buyers, but limited supply at this time of year keeps prices elevated on wholesale markets. New plantings, if successful, could increase domestic availability in the following season.
Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI