Apple price trends across four major European markets show widening divergence early in the 2025/26 season, with Poland and Germany recording notable declines while Italy and France remain closer to their previous-season levels.
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In Poland, ex-packaging station prices have fallen well below last season. August opened at €108/100 kg, before dropping to €97 in September and €61 in October. These levels sit far outside the five-year min/max range for the period, and remain well below last season's €69–€59–€64 path. The October price of €61 is also lower than the five-year average of €47.
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Italy shows a more stable trend. August, September, and October prices reached €103, €101, and €101 respectively, staying close to last year's €92–€93–€96 and above the five-year averages of €84–€85–€87. Italian prices remain within the historical range, reflecting comparatively stronger demand or tighter supply conditions.
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French prices continue to track near historical norms. August and September stood at €127 and €128, before rising to €132 in October. These values are below last season's peaks of €142–€144–€143 but remain aligned with the five-year average band of €130–€129–€131. France remains the highest-priced market among the countries assessed.
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Germany, meanwhile, shows the season's steepest downward shift outside Poland. August, September, and October prices reached €81, €65, and €58, compared with €79–€87–€83 last season and five-year averages of €70–€77–€73. Prices in all three months sit below the historical min/max range.
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