RE: Letters from an American30 Mar 2024 09:57
Poland is a significant producer and exporter of soft fruits, contributing to the global market. Let’s delve into the details of some popular soft fruits produced and exported by Poland:
Currants:
Poland ranks second in the world (after Russia) in currant production.
The total cultivation area for currants (both black and colored) is approximately 44,000 hectares.
In 2018, Poland harvested 164,600 tonnes of currants, with black currants comprising the majority (about 126,300 tonnes).
Fresh blackcurrants were exported to various EU countries, with Germany (47%) and Austria (17%) being the largest customers. Belarus also received a significant share (21%)1.
Blueberries:
Poland boasts a cultivation area of about 5,500 hectares for blueberries.
It holds the 6th position globally and the 2nd position in Europe (following Spain) in blueberry production.
In 2018, Poland exported 13,900 tonnes of fresh blueberries and cranberries, primarily to EU countries. The United Kingdom (31%), Germany (29%), and the Netherlands (12%) were major customers1.
Raspberries:
Poland’s raspberry production (including thorn-free varieties) reached approximately 115,600 tonnes in 2018, marking a 10.7% increase compared to 2017.
The country cultivates raspberries across more than 29,000 hectares.
Globally, Poland ranks 5th in raspberry production and holds the 2nd position in Europe1.
Polish fruit exports are highly sought after, with more than half of the exported volume going to the EU market. Major EU customers include Germany, the Czech Republic, Romania, and the Netherlands. Additionally, Poland re-exports tropical fruits like pineapples, avocados, and mangoes23. 🍇🍓🍒
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