- Strawberry markets weakened during the early harvest period before firming later in Q2 as seasonal availability tightened and weather affected marketable supply.
- Fresh-fruit availability remained the main price driver, with larger harvests pressuring values initially before heat and declining output reduced supplies.
- Retail, foodservice and processing demand remained moderate, while premium-quality fruit received better support as availability tightened toward June.
In Belgium, the average Strawberries price was USD 3251/MT (EXW) in June. Spain recorded an average price of USD 2898/MT (EXW) during June. In Italy, Strawberries averaged USD 2005/MT (EXW) in June. During Q2 2026, European strawberry markets followed a soft-to-firm pattern as seasonal production first expanded and then declined toward the end of the quarter. Initially, prices remained under pressure as overlapping harvests across Spain, France, Belgium and Italy increased market availability. Italian producing areas also experienced supply-led weakness as fresh arrivals increased. Conditions changed during May when Spain approached the later stages of its main season and farm-gate values strengthened as available volumes declined. Germany moved in the opposite direction temporarily, with stronger domestic harvesting increasing wholesale supply and forcing sellers to discount imported fruit. By June, heat and declining production in France reduced marketable volumes and supported better-quality fruit, although overall consumer demand remained moderate as other summer fruits gained attention.