Poland: Gooseberry prices for 2021 is still unknown but the crop acreage has declined

Gooseberry prices for industry are still unknown. Nevertheless, processors are actively researching the market, asking growers about the yield and quality of the berries. Moreover, the acreage of gooseberry plantations has significantly decreased compared to last year. Will all these variables lead to higher purchase prices? The gooseberry harvest is getting closer. The market is still dominated by understatements, and no details. The starting purchase prices are still unknown, although the rates are PLN 1.00 - 1.50 / kg. Growers expect PLN 2.00 / kg for their fruit. With the current inflation and cost of production, such rates would be profitable. As we learn from the new tool of the Agency for Restructuring and Modernization of Agriculture, the acreage of gooseberry cultivation in Poland has clearly decreased. In 2020 it was 1733 hectares, and in 2021 1081 hectares. Thus, year on year, the gooseberry cultivation area decreased by as much as 38%. Such a large drop in plantings, ...