Poland: Cherries – up to PLN 20 per tree, what will spring bring?

Published 2024년 11월 7일

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The article examines the Polish cherry tree market, noting that prices vary with quality, with top-quality trees priced up to PLN 20 each. Despite steady demand driven by the need to replace plantings and losses from mechanical harvesting, supply has been constrained by spring frosts, leading to increased production costs and potential shortages. The article speculates on whether prices will hit record highs in the spring or stabilize, given the current weak demand and frost-impacted nursery production.

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Cherry trees are already reaching quite high prices. Will they be record-breaking in the spring, or will the market verify the maximum expectations of nurserymen? Currently, the prices of trees vary greatly. Starting with the lowest quality, we are talking about rates of PLN 13-14/piece. Trees that, according to our interviewees, are suitable for planting cost PLN 15-17/piece. In turn, the highest quality in renowned nurseries is already a maximum of PLN 20/piece. Will there be a shortage of cherry trees in the spring? It is impossible to answer this question today. On the one hand, today's demand is assessed as weak. On the other hand, the production of trees of this species suffered the most in nurseries due to the spring frosts. This automatically means lower supply. Let's not forget that plantings are constantly being replaced. Perhaps the trees will reach the maximum price acceptable by fruit growers and will no longer find buyers above PLN X. We'll see what spring brings... ...

Source: Sad24