Wholesale Blueberry Prices Remain High Amid Heatwave Losses and Rising Supply in Poland

Wholesale prices for Polish blueberries are holding firm at elevated levels, despite a seasonal increase in supply. The harvest has been impacted by heat and drought, but availability on the fresh market is rising.

On the Warsaw Bronisze wholesale market in early July 2026, Polish highbush blueberries are selling at around €7.0/kg (30 PLN/kg), with prices remaining high even as supply increases. The main domestic harvest has begun, and availability is expanding on both wholesale and retail channels. For example, on July 1, a major retail chain offered a promotional price of €9.9/kg (4.99 PLN/125g) for Polish blueberries, compared to the regular price of €15.5/kg (7.9 PLN/125g) just days earlier.

The supply of domestic blueberries is rising as the July harvest period intensifies. Most production now comes from field-grown plantations, with some early supply from covered or container cultivation. Commercial growers report that modern container-based systems, such as an 18-hectare site near Legnica, have helped mitigate some weather-related risks and maintain fruit quality.

Recent weeks have brought extreme heat and drought conditions across Poland, causing significant losses in several berry crops. For blueberries, the situation is mixed: plantations with irrigation and shading (such as anti-hail nets) have fared better, but even there, growers are observing fruit shriveling and drought stress, especially on lighter soils. The Duke variety is noted as being particularly affected in some regions.

Demand on wholesale markets has been somewhat unstable. Many smaller traders and market stallholders reduced activity during periods of intense heat, temporarily affecting turnover. However, with the start of the main harvest and promotional campaigns linked to the Polish Blueberry Day on July 1, retail demand is expected to increase as fresh domestic fruit becomes widely available.

Growers and experts report that this season's spring frosts caused only limited direct damage to blueberry crops, as most flower buds were not yet open during the coldest nights. Nonetheless, the ongoing drought has created challenges for maintaining consistent fruit size and quality, even on irrigated plantations.

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