Many countries in the Northern Hemphere are increasing raspberry production to meet normal summer demand. Prices vary greatly from region to region. Switzerland is expected to begin local promotions soon. In Italy, raspberries are harvested for almost 10 months a year. The Dutch raspberry season has begun and prices are high. Spain is losing market share to Morocco. Serbia has seen a decline in harvest and export volumes. Ukraine is expecting a close to normal raspberry harvest season. Polish gardeners are dissatisfied with low purchasing prices and plan to block local processing plants. In South Africa, approximately 1,228 tonnes of raspberries were exported. In China, raspberries are not a common fruit and have a limited market.