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

Gala apples without improvement
Almost exactly a year ago, there was a wave of optimism on the dessert apple market connected with the fact that prices of Gala apples had finally strengthened. Apples of size 65+ rose to

Italy: more expensive peppers, cheaper table grapes
In Italy, pepper prices are rising as the field-grown campaign ends and greenhouse product from Sicily enters the market. After the supply of the Vittoria variety ended, table grape prices fell by

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

If Gala, then larger and striped apples
The beginning of October 2026 is not particularly impressive when it comes to procurement prices for Gala apples. Despite information about lower apple harvests overall this year, and therefore

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Spain prepares for new digital logistics rules in apple trade
From October 2026, all road transport of apples in Spain will require digital documentation in line with new national regulations, impacting exporters and logistics operators. Spanish apple

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

Collection of Thinned Apples Has Started
The collection season for industrial apples from the 2025 harvest is still ongoing. However, the collection of thinned apples has already started. Its launch took place at a time similar to last

Large apple stocks remain in European warehouses as of June 2026
On June 1, 2026, apple stocks in European warehouses reached 1 million tonnes, 50.9% higher than a year earlier, according to WAPA data. According to WAPA, as of June 1, 2026, the total apple

Polish apple exports: new plans for the Philippines, fire impacts storage capacity
Poland is preparing for the potential export of apples to the Philippines, while a recent fire has disrupted storage and harvest operations for one producer. Poland is in the process of

South African Apple Promotions and Strong European Competition Influence Market
South African apples saw a 36.9% sales increase during major promotions in China, while European suppliers such as Italy, Greece, and Turkey are reporting normal or above-average apple harvests,

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

Strong Competition from Italy, Greece and Turkey Shapes European Apple Market in July 2026
Apple harvests in Italy, Greece and Turkey are at normal or above-normal levels for the 2026/27 season, increasing competition for exporters in Europe and affecting trade conditions for Polish

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%