Germany: more expensive Gala and Boskoop, carrot harvest nearing end in Rhineland
In October, domestic apples dominated on German wholesale markets, while prices for Boskoop and Gala were 9–20% higher year on year. In Rhineland, the carrot harvest was nearing its end, and in

Gala apple prices are rising, but it is still not enough
Wholesale prices of Gala apples rose in October, but this trend was still too weak even to catch up with last year’s price levels. The market for these apples remains pessimistic, full of

Quality problems with Ligol affect prices
For most of October, prices of dessert apples of the Ligol variety remained at the same level as prices of other red varieties. This also meant a series of downward corrections, significant enough

Boskoop apples – demand is there, but not that strong
Autumn is the time when culinary apple varieties enjoy strong demand. Both in households, but above all in confectionery, bakery and food processing. Among these culinary varieties is Boskoop,

Golden is doing better than other Polish apples
The trading season for Polish dessert apples is still at a relatively early stage, and it is difficult to predict what the future of this sector will be in the coming months. Especially with the

Szampion apples – it started well, but that is now history
The start of the regular purchasing season for Szampion (Šampion) apples was relatively good. At the beginning of the current month, the average purchase price for these apples for large

Ligol apples among the price average performers, but…
Prices of Ligol apples in Polish wholesale do not differ fundamentally from the average for red varieties. The presence of Ligol among the price mid-range is nothing extraordinary, especially at

Dessert plums hold at prices from 3 years ago
Prices of dessert plums in Polish wholesale remain at a level close to that seen three years ago. What context does this provide for assessing this year’s plum season in Poland?It means that

There is demand for Red Cap, Red Chief and Red Delicious apples, but…
Exports of Polish apples in September got off to a flying start. According to PIORiN data, exports of these fruits outside the EU amounted to 15.4 thousand tonnes in September this year. This was

Szampion is now one of the main varieties on the retail market
The apple harvest is ongoing, but in many blocks there is not much to pick at all. Compared with varieties such as Prince, or especially Red Cap or Red Chief, Szampion is still doing relatively

Red Jonaprince apples – weakest prices in 4 years
There are expected to be few Red Jonaprince apples this year, even very few. In its forecasts, WAPA speaks of a drop in the harvest of this variety compared with last year by even more than one

Golden Delicious apples – prices like in mid-October 2025
Apple harvesting in Poland is gaining scale. Golden Delicious and several other varieties have joined Gala. Unfortunately, practically no good information for growers is coming from the dessert

Gala apple prices – pessimism or strategy?
The apple market in Poland is still at a fairly early stage. The main harvest of late varieties is only just gaining momentum. Golden and Szampion have entered the market, but Red Jonaprince is

Apple harvest in Poland has entered its main phase
The apple harvest campaign in Poland has already entered its main phase and autumn varieties of these fruits are starting to join Gala. Trade in Szampion and Golden has begun, and trade in Red

EU: Apple harvests expected to fall by around 16 percent in the 2026/2027 season
On August 6, WAPA presented a forecast of significantly lower apple harvests in the European Union for the 2026/2027 season at the Prognosfruit conference in Konstanz. A drop in production below

Apple Harvest to Be Smaller, but Prices Are Lower
Apple harvests are expected to be lower than last year, according to initial forecasts. The Central Statistical Office (GUS), in its preliminary estimates, expects apple production in Poland to

EU apple crop drops to 9-year low, supply tightens in 2026/27
The 2026/27 European apple crop is forecast at 9.5 million tonnes, down 15.6% year-on-year and the lowest in nine years, due to weather extremes across the continent. According to the World Apple

The World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027 season
At this year's Prognosfruit Conference in Constance, Germany (5–7 August 2026), the World Apple and Pear Association (WAPA) unveiled its highly anticipated forecast for the 2026/2027

Catalonia's Apple Harvest Recovers, German Drought Threatens Output
Catalonia forecasts a 9% year-on-year increase in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while German processors warn of smaller fruit due to drought, potentially impacting European supply

Catalonia forecasts 9% increase in apple harvest; Kazakhstan to ban imports
Catalonia projects a 9% rise in apple production to 289,600 tonnes for 2026, while Kazakhstan will ban apple imports, including from EU suppliers, from August to December 2026. The Association of

Kazakhstan to Ban Apple Imports, EU Wholesale Prices Drop Sharply
Kazakhstan will introduce a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, from August to December 2026. Meanwhile, wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries have fallen by 18.5%

Kazakhstan Import Ban and Weak Demand Pressure Polish Apple Trade
Kazakhstan will impose a ban on Polish apple imports from August to December 2026, coinciding with weak domestic demand and low prices for early apple varieties in Poland. Kazakhstan is set to

Kazakhstan Bans Polish Apples, Early Varieties at Bronisze See Low Demand
Kazakhstan will halt imports of Polish apples from 1 August 2026, affecting a significant export market. On the domestic market, early apple varieties are available at Bronisze, but buyer demand

Early Apple Varieties Arriving in Greater Numbers
The harvest season for early apple varieties is gaining momentum and scale. New varieties are entering the market, which is increasing the supply of these fruits. Judging by the current wholesale

Kazakhstan to ban apple imports; EU prices drop sharply
Kazakhstan will impose a ban on apple imports, including from the EU, starting August 1, 2026. Meanwhile, average wholesale apple prices in major EU producer countries fell by 18.5% year-on-year