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

Poland: slight increase in tomatoes prices
At the begging of this week prices of tomatoes slightly increased. On Monday, July 6 the price of tomatoes B was 14-15 PLN/6 kg and the price of tomatoes BB was 16-18 PLN/ 6 kg.The question is if

Poland: lower export of vegetables in April 2009
According to preliminary data of the Polish Analytical Centre of Customs Administration (CAAC) in April this year the export of fresh vegetables amounted to 52.7 thousand t, and its value 16.1

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

Polish tomatoes too expensive for Russian market
Although prices of Polish tomatoes were decreasing for last days, their current prices are too high so they can’t compete against tomatoes from other countries on the Russian market. As a

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 tomatoes stopped growing
At the end of last week the prices of tomatoes were still increasing and the price of tomatoes B was 20 PLN (4.44 euro)/carton of 6 kg and the price of tomatoes BB was 22 PLN (4.88 euro)/carton.

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

Poland: increase in prices of tomatoes
Prices of tomatoes are increasing. On Monday, June 8 the price of tomatoes was higher by 2-3 PLN (0.44-0.66 euro)/kg than last week. The price of tomatoes B was 21-22 PLN (4.63-4.85 euro)/6 kg

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 tomatoes started increasing
Bad weather last week also affected the prices of tomatoes. On Monday, June 1 prices were at least by 1 PLN (0.22 euro)/carton higher than prices at the end of last week. The price of tomatoes B

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: tomatoes already below 0.70 euro/kg
Prices of domestic tomatoes are still decreasing. On Thursday, May 28 the price of tomatoes B was 16 PLN (3.56 euro)/carton i.e. about 2.60 PLN (0.58 euro)/kg. The price of tomatoes BB was 18 PLN

Poland: further decrease in prices of domestic tomatoes
The end of last week brought the further decrease in prices of Polish tomatoes. It was of course the result of growing supply of domestic tomatoes. On Friday, May 22 the price of B size tomatoes

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: further decrease in prices of tomatoes
The new week brought the further decrease in prices of domestic tomatoes and similarly as last week, declines in prices are significant. On Monday, May 18, on the wholesale market in Bronisze,

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

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: decline in prices of tomatoes
Last, sunny days were favorable for the growth of vegetables. One could observe it on the example of domestic tomatoes. Their current price is considerably lower than last week. On Tuesday, May

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

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

Poland: more and more early vegetables on the market
Despite of lower twenty-four hour temperatures and frost during last nights there are more and more early vegetables on the market – both volumes as well as number of kinds. On the wholesale

Prices of Polish tomatoes
Prices of Polish tomatoes are still decreasing. However the downward trend is slower than in the case of cucumbers. On Monday, April 20, on the wholesale market in Bronisze the price of tomatoes