Poland: further increase in prices of greenhouse cucumbers
One can still observe the upward trend in prices of greenhouse cucumbers, especially short cucumber. The low supply of these vegetables has bigger and bigger influence on their prices. On

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (06-12.07.2009)
The harvest of strawberries is ending, at the moment the strawberries are being picked in the north-western part of Poland. Last week one could observe the decreasing supply of strawberries what

Poland: high increase in prices of greenhouse cucumbers
At the end of last week prices of greenhouse cucumbers much increased. On the market one can observe the decreasing supply of these vegetables. On Friday, July 10 prices of long cucumbers

Poland: low supply of greenhouse cucumbers
On the market one can observe the decrease in supply of greenhouse cucumbers. It is a result of unfavourable weather conditions during early period of vegetation; due to low temperatures many

Poland: import of fresh vegetables in April 2009
According to Polish Analytical Centre of Customs Administration in April 2009 Poland imported 33.3 thousand t of fresh vegetables at value 28.6 million euro. Compared to April 2008 the volume of

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (29.06-05.07.2009)
At the end of June and beginning of July harvests of blackcurrants started. The first prices in purchasing centers aren't too high, from 1.40 to 1.80 PLN (0.37-0.41 euro)/kg, depending on the area

Poland: bigger consumption of cauliflowers and broccoli
According to data of Polish Central Statistics Office (GUS) total consumption of vegetables (fresh, frozen and canned) in Poland amounted to 61 kg/person in 2008 and was higher by about 1 % than

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (22-28.06.2009)
June was exceptionally rainy this year. Much rain and the lack of sun considerably influenced the market of fresh fruit and vegetables. The weather made the harvest difficult and adversely

Poland: further decrease in prices of greenhouse cucumbers
At the beginning of the week the price of greenhouse cucumbers again decreased. On Monday, June 22 the price of long cucumbers was from 1.20 PLN (0.26 euro)/kg and the price of short cucumbers was

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (15-21.06.2009)
In the third week of June prices of fresh fruit and vegetables didn't change much. Only prices of tomatoes decreased considerably and on the contrary prices of apples increased much. The stocks

Poland: prices of greenhouse cucumbers are still decreasing
Prices of greenhouse cucumbers are still decreasing. The reason is big supply of long as well as short cucumbers. On Tuesday, June 16 the price of long cucumbers was from 1.50 PLN (0.33 euro)/kg

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (08-14.06.2009)
In the second week of June the weather was still unfavourable for growth of fruit and vegetables. Rains and relatively low temperatures adversely affected the supply and prices first of all

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (01-07.06.2009)
In the first week of June the weather was the most crucial factor having the impact on prices of fruit and vegetables. Long lasting rainfalls and cold weather adversely affected the growth of many

Poland : prices of cucumbers started growing
Bad weather also adversely affects the growth of cucumbers. The supply of these vegetables decreased on the market and it resulted in growing prices. On Tuesday, June 2 the price of long

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (25-31.05.2009)
The prices of the majority of fruit and vegetables were decreasing last week. However the cold weather and rainfalls in the end of the week stopped the decrease in prices of some products e.g.

Poland: further decrease in prices of greenhouse cucumbers
The prices of cucumbers went down again. Decrease in prices of cucumbers is caused by big supply. On Tuesday, May 26 the price of long cucumbers was from 1.75 to 2.20 PLN (0.39-0.49 euro)/kg. The

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (18-24.05.2009)
In the third week of May prices of apples intended for export remained stable. The average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was 1.70 PLN (0.39 euro)/kg; the average price of Idared

Poland: domestic greenhouse cucumbers are still going down
On Wednesday, May 20, in mazowieckie province the price of long cucumbers was from 2.00 PLN (0.46 euro)/kg and the price of short cucumbers was from 2.50 PLN (0.57 euro)/kg. In southern Poland the

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (11-17.05.2009)
In the second week of May the prices of export apples was slightly changed. Average price of red varieties 70 + (including cartons) was on the level 1.70 PLN/kg; the price of Idared was a little

Poland: increase in price of greenhouse cucumbers
Expectations of traders were confirmed and the price of greenhouse cucumbers increased at the beginning of this week. On the market one expected such increase already at the end of last week. On

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (04-10.05.2009)
Last week prices of the majority of vegetables was much fluctuated and prices of apples intended for export were still increasing. It was growth by about 10 % week-on-week. The demand for apples

Poland: prices of domestic greenhouse cucumbers
The price of Polish greenhouse cucumbers has been decreasing for a long time with an exception of a few days with adverse weather in April when cold nights delayed the growth of cucumbers and as a

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (27.04-03.05.2009)
During the last days of April on fruit and vegetable markets one could observe recent trends The important factor influences prices is the weather. Warm and sunny days have returned recently and

Poland: prices of cucumbers are going down again
A few cool nights in the mid of April caused slower vegetation of cucumbers and as a result stopped decreasing of their prices last week. However at present the situation is coming back to the

Weekly summary – fresh-market.pl price analysis (20-26.04.2009)
Last week the upward trend in prices of apples was continued. The price of Idared 70 +, in cartons was to 1.50 PLN (0.33 euro)/kg. The price of other red varieties 70 + was about 1.35 PLN (0.30