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

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

New Gala apple season under the “spell” of last year’s campaign
The first half of September last year was marked by considerable emotion among growers. These emotions were a reaction to the rapid declines in prices of Gala apples in this early phase of the

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

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

Polish July Apple Exports Reach Three-Year High; Wholesale Prices Stable
Polish apple exports to non-EU countries in July 2026 reached 13,100 tonnes, the highest July figure since 2023. Domestic wholesale prices for early and stored apples remain stable at Bronisze

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

Sharp Drop in Belgian and Dutch Apple Harvests; Kazakhstan Bans Imports
Belgium and the Netherlands are forecasting significantly reduced apple harvests for 2026, while Kazakhstan will ban apple imports—including from key European suppliers—from August to December

Sharp drop in Dutch and Greek apple harvests to affect European trade
Dutch apple production for 2026 is forecast to fall 18% year-on-year to 195,000 tonnes, while Greek apple exports up to June 2026 have dropped by 38.6%. Dutch apple production for the 2026 season

Italy increases apple exports in 2025/26; stable prices for main varieties
Italy exported over 1 million tonnes of apples in 2025, up 17% from 2024, with stable export prices for Fuji, Golden, and Granny Smith varieties. In the 2025/26 season, Italy exported more than 1

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

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%

Smaller organic apple harvest in Europe, South African apples promoted in China, US crop reporting changes
European organic apple harvest is expected to be smaller in 2026 due to hail, with potential price increases. South African apple exports see strong retail promotion in China, and US crop

Smaller European Organic Apple Harvest and Stable Southern Hemisphere Supply Affect Trade
European organic apple production is forecast to be smaller this season due to hail damage, while Southern Hemisphere exporters maintain steady shipments and organic demand continues to rise. The

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

European organic apple harvest smaller; South African exports shift focus
European forecasts indicate a smaller organic apple harvest for 2026, with expectations of slightly higher prices. South Africa is increasing apple exports to China, potentially impacting European

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

European Organic Apple Harvest Down, South African Exports Up, Prices Under Pressure
European organic apple harvest forecasts for 2026 indicate a smaller crop, while South African apple exports are rising and entering key Asian markets. Market prices for dessert apples in Europe

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

Catalonia authorizes Harvista for apples; European organic supply stable, export prices fall
Spanish authorities have granted Catalonia's apple growers exceptional approval to use Harvista™ to delay harvest and extend storage in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, European export prices for