Industrial pears – demand slightly better, but…
The peak period in the industrial pear purchasing season is definitely a thing of the past. It ends together with the harvest of these fruits. At present, demand for these fruits in processing

This is not a good scenario for Polish pears
The situation on the Polish wholesale market for dessert pears does not look good. From the very earliest stages of the current season, it has not been particularly favourable for fruit growers.

Demand for industrial pears still very weak
The pear harvest has ended, and with it the most intensive phase of purchases of these fruit by processing plants has also come to a close. In normal seasons, however, pear procurement continues

France: lower pear production forecast, apples more expensive year on year
French production of dessert pears is estimated at 144,000 tonnes, 9% less than in 2025. In August, apple prices in France amounted to 1.38 euro/kg, and the NEPG forecast for ware potato harvests

Belgium: Conference pears after hail reached supermarkets as “VamPeren”
BelOrta introduced Conference pears with superficial hail marks to Belgian supermarkets as the Halloween product “VamPeren”. The fruit is available from 28 September to 7 November, while

Will pear prices rebound?
Prices of Polish dessert pears have been under heavy pressure in recent weeks. The upward revision in forecasts for the harvest of these fruit certainly did not help. Statistics Poland (GUS)

Demand for industrial pears has almost evaporated
In September this year, pears for processing attracted buyers’ interest. Perhaps not huge interest and without any price frenzy, because in this respect the situation was noticeably worse than a

Conference pears – will prices fall further?
Prices of dessert pears of the Conference variety on the Polish wholesale market have fallen recently. They declined after a temporary improvement, so this latest price cut has brought Polish

What is happening to industrial pear prices?
In Poland, the pear harvest is still underway. But it is rapidly nearing its end, and this means upcoming changes in the realities of buying industrial pears. And this is not the only factor that

Good-quality Conference pears are holding their prices
The pear harvest is under way in Poland and the current supply of these fruit is in a growth phase. Let us recall that Statistics Poland (GUS) estimates this year’s harvest of these fruit in

The New Season of Domestic Dessert Pears Begins
After two good seasons in terms of prices (2023/2024 and 2024/2025), the most recent one turned out to be significantly worse for Polish pears. However, the beginning of last year's campaign

Purchase of Thinned Pears Has Begun
The new season for domestic pears in Poland is starting more slowly this year compared to last. However, purchasing centers have begun accepting thinned pears, as current supply has finally

Bronisze: Pear Wholesale Prices Stable Amid Smaller Domestic Fruit Size
On the Bronisze wholesale market near Warsaw, domestic 'Konferencja' pears are selling at €1.2–1.5/kg, while imported pears fetch €1.6–1.7/kg. Polish orchards report smaller fruit size

French and British apple harvests near five-year averages, Ukrainian prices forecast to fall
France and the UK expect apple harvests close to five-year averages, while Ukrainian market participants predict a decline in wholesale apple prices for the 2026/27 season. According to

Pear Prices in Warsaw Stable Amid Early August Supply
Wholesale prices for both domestic and imported pears in Poland remain stable at the start of August, with the first local harvests entering the market. Weather conditions in July supported fruit

Higher pear supply from Spain and the Netherlands; Ercolini at €2.0–2.3/kg in Spain
Spanish and Dutch pear harvests are both up in 2026, with Ercolini and Conference varieties leading exports to European markets. Wholesale prices for Spanish Ercolini pears in Bilbao are quoted at

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

Watermelon Prices Above Multi-Year Average
The situation on the fresh fruit market is currently favorable for watermelon demand, not only in Poland but across Europe. On one hand, Europe is experiencing successive waves of hot weather,

Pear Prices in Poland and Europe - May 17, 2026
Overview of Pear PricesAs of mid-May 2026, pear prices across various wholesale markets in Poland and select European locations show notable variations influenced by regional supply and demand

Belarus noticed the appearance of loquats in Minsk retail.
Loquat has been seen for sale in a supermarket in Minsk, making a rare appearance of the fruit in the local market. The product was imported from China. The retail price is approximately 62

Asparagus prices have dropped by 5% to €18.17/kg.
Fruit prices displayed a mixed trend this week, as per the most recent wholesale data. While some varieties of apples and pears saw an increase in prices, others experienced a decline. For

"Pear market conditions leave little room for speculative behavior."
"Pear sales are currently going reasonably well. There is a sufficient volume being sold, but prices this season are significantly lower than last year," says Mark Vernooij of Urfruit. "This price

Price trend of fruits and vegetables in Italy as of October 6th.
The demand for pumpkins is increasing, with different varieties such as Butternut, Lunga Violina, Moscata, and Tonda delica available on the markets. The campaign for Emilian pears has started,

"Krystalli pear exports are still a month away, and yet packers are already offering growers a 30% higher price."
The new pear season has already started for a week in Greece. The pears harvested so far belong to the Kontoula variety and are meant for the local market. "The harvest is of excellent quality,

The Greenery expands production of Sweet Sensation pears.
Sweet Sensation is still a favorite in the German market, as well as in Southern Europe and Scandinavia where it is performing very well. Thanks to loyal customers in these regions, the gross