Poland: Purchase of raspberries in Serbia, some bets raise the price, while others are fussy

Published Jun 13, 2023

Tridge summary

Raspberry harvest in the Balkans has led to heated discussions about purchase prices in Serbia, with initial prices set at 200 dinars per kilogram, but growers demanding 300 dinars due to pressure from threats of strikes. Some companies have already increased their prices to 330 dinars for extra class raspberries. However, not all buyers are on board with these higher prices, with one company in Serbia limiting their purchases to two specific raspberry varieties due to market conditions. The current low prices are being influenced by existing stocks in cold stores and the possibility of importing cheaper raspberries from Ukraine.

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There are many indications that it will be a "hot" raspberry in the Balkans. From the beginning of the harvest there is no shortage of emotions related to the purchase and prices of raspberries. A few days ago we informed that the purchase of raspberries for processing is starting in Serbia. The first bets then started at 200 dinars (PLN 7.64/kg). This met with strong criticism from growers and threats of strikes, because before the season the starting price was set at 300 dinars. The announcement of the protests meant that the next plants that start purchasing, offer slightly higher prices at the start of the season. The example below (a company from western Serbia) shows that the pressure of growers makes sense. As we can see, for raspberries in the extra class, the producer will receive 330 dinars gross, i.e. PLN 12.52 / kg. Unfortunately, not all freezers scared the fruit growers. Another company in the central part of the country informs suppliers that it only buys two ...

Source: Sad24