Polish exporters have sold out almost all stocks of Gala apples

Published 2024년 5월 30일

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Polish apple availability remains steady from the previous season, with demand varying in different markets. Exports to countries like Kazakhstan, Egypt, and Belarus are high, while EU orders have decreased due to preferance for wild strawberries and higher apple prices. The price increase, especially for red varieties, has led to reduced demand and the end of promotions has further affected sales. Gala apples are nearly sold out, but Appolonia is preparing for the next season by meeting with clients and creating schedules. The significant price increase has caught many customers off guard, and the logistics situation needs to improve to prevent quality issues due to transport time delays.

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The situation with the availability of Polish apples is largely similar to what it was in the previous season around this period. Jakub Krawczyk, export manager at Polish apple exporter Appolonia, explains: “Our current apple stocks are almost the same as at this time last season. Demand estimates vary by market. Many Polish traders export apples to Kazakhstan, Egypt or Belarus, and we see that the demand in these markets is the highest. As for clients from the EU, there is a noticeable reduction in orders. Now soft fruits such as wild strawberries (strawberries) have appeared in Poland and as a result people prefer to buy these fruits instead of apples. This trend is observed every year.” EastFruit writes about this with reference to FreshPlaza. The higher price of Polish apples has affected current demand. According to Krawczyk, prices for apples have risen quickly, especially for red varieties. Some buyers were unable to cope with the increase, slowing demand. In addition, ...

Source: Eastfruit