The average wholesale price of conference pears in Poland has surged to PLN 3.5-4.5/kg (HUF 330-425/kg), with some offers reaching PLN 5/kg (HUF 470/kg), marking the highest price level in the last 5 years. This increase is part of the usual market trend for pears at this time of year, but the rate this year is particularly significant. By the end of November or beginning of December in 2023, the wholesale price of Conference pears reached these levels. The Budapest Wholesale Market saw typical prices of domestic I. class pears ranging from HUF 500/kg to HUF 880/kg, with a slight price increase observed for all varieties.