Padlón a káposzta! Translation: Down with the cabbage!

Published Apr 9, 2026

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The price of cabbage in Poland has plunged to a record low, and market participants are increasingly pessimistic. Demand has almost disappeared, warehouses are full, and new, fresh produce is already arriving from the Balkans. The situation has deteriorated to the point that more producers prefer to liquidate their stocks rather than continue to finance the losses.

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The cabbage market in clinical death According to Polish industry journals, the cabbage market has been virtually stagnant for weeks, and in March, the wholesale price fell below the lowest level of the past five years. The price of good quality, bagged or boxed cabbage typically ranges from 0.50–0.75 zloty per kilogram, or about 46–69 forints. However, many producers are already forced to sell at prices below 0.50 zloty, especially in regions where the largest stocks have accumulated. The buyer has disappeared, import has arrived The biggest concern now is not just the low price, but the fact that demand has virtually ceased. Adding to this, early shipments of prime cabbage from the Balkans are already arriving. True, their volume is smaller than usual and weaker compared to last season, but the fresh produce is still appearing on the market, which further worsens the chances of stored Polish stocks. We have written about the situation on the European cabbage market before. The ...

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