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

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

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

Daily Trade Summary: Dessert Apples and Carrots in Supply, Buyers Seek Cherries and Currants
AppleSales: The dessert apple market was dominated by offers of stored fruit and controlled atmosphere (CA) apples. In the Sobienie-Jeziory area, Eliza, Szampion, Prince, Golden, and Prince

Polish apple exports slow in June despite high stocks; Kazakh ban looms
Polish apple exports outside the EU reached 21,209 tonnes in June 2026, below 2023 levels, while domestic stocks on 1 June stood at 227,000 tonnes—18.3% higher year-on-year. According to

The Early Apple Season Has Started—What About Prices?
The early apple season in Poland has started slightly later than last year. The 2026 commercial campaign for these fruits is beginning, as usual, with the Early Geneva and Papierówka varieties.

Polish Apple Stocks High, June Exports Down Despite Lower 2026 Harvest
Large apple stocks remained in Poland at the start of July 2026, with exports in June falling to 21,209 tonnes despite ongoing international interest. Wholesale prices in Poland stayed about 30%

Poland: Apple Prices Drop as June Exports Stall and Stocks Remain High
Polish apple farm-gate prices fell at the end of the 2025/26 season, with weak domestic and export demand and high stocks weighing on the market. June 2026 exports reached 21,209 tonnes, with

Poland: Apple Prices Drop Amid Record June Stocks and Weak Demand
Poland entered July 2026 with apple farm-gate prices falling and demand at both domestic and export markets weakening, as the country held record-high apple stocks in cold storage. At the end of

Poland: Apple farm-gate prices fall as stocks remain high, demand weak
Polish apple prices have declined at the end of the 2025/26 storage season due to higher-than-expected supply and weak demand both domestically and in export markets. As of early July, stocks of

Record Apple Stocks and Price Decline in Poland Amid Weak Demand, July 2026
Poland held 227,000 tonnes of apples in cold storage at the start of June 2026, contributing to falling prices and limited demand on both domestic and export markets. At the turn of June and July