Poland is the largest producer of various fruits in the EU, including apples, cherries, raspberries, currants, and gooseberries. Fruit production is a significant sector in Poland's agricultural industry, with fruits accounting for 12% of commercial plant production value in 2017. Poland's accession to the European Union in 2004 enabled easier trade for Polish fruit producers and processors, and the development of production and storage facilities improved the competitiveness of Polish fruit and fruit products.