High prices of Polish strawberries at the start of the season. Growers explain the reasons

Poles eagerly await native strawberries, which symbolize the beginning of the summer fruit season. Currently, imported strawberries prevail on store shelves, with prices ranging from PLN 11 to PLN 13 per kg..
Meanwhile, the first Polish fruits from greenhouses are already available for wholesale.
Maciej Kmera from Rynek Bronisze, whose words are quoted by Wirtualna Polska, informs that Currently, wholesale prices of Polish strawberries range from PLN 30 to PLN 35 per kg. He also explains that this price is mainly influenced by high costs production.
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It should be emphasized, however, that these are the prices of the first fruits that hit the market. The situation should change at the end of the monthbecause that's when larger amounts of Polish strawberries grown in foil tunnels will begin to reach stores and markets.
Nevertheless, strawberry lovers should prepare for quite high prices this year. According to sadyogrody.pl, which talked to producers, after an exceptionally harsh winter that took its toll on growers, the prices of these fruits in 2026 may be higher than in previous years.
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According to manufacturers' estimates During the season, strawberry prices may be around PLN 22-24 per strawberry [2 kg]. They emphasize that these are indicative values, a the final price will depend on many factors, including further weather conditions.




