Poland is Europe’s largest strawberry processing hub, and Egypt has become its main source of frozen fruit. This guide covers the 2025 import figures, the specifications Polish processors buy and what to check on every lot.
Poland’s frozen strawberry imports in 2025
Poland imported 62,200 tonnes of frozen strawberries from Egypt in 2025, 2.2 times the 2024 volume and more than 2023 and 2024 combined. Egypt’s share of Poland’s imports rose to 73.6% from 69.4% a year earlier.1, 2
| Supplier | Tonnes, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 62,200 | 73.6% |
| Germany | 8,200 | 9.7% |
| China | 6,300 | 7.5% |
| Netherlands | 2,300 | – |
| Ukraine | 1,200 | – |
Source: EastFruit, published 2 April 2026.1 Monthly arrivals peaked at 9,200 t in May, 9,300 t in June and 9,500 t in July.
Why Polish processors buy Egyptian fruit
- Timing: Egyptian fruit is harvested in winter and spring and frozen within hours, so it is available before the Polish field crop.
- Volume: EastFruit links the 2025 surge to May frosts that cut the Polish harvest and to higher labour and energy costs for local freezing.1
- Consistency: IQF lines in Egypt grade by size and colour, which suits jam, yogurt, bakery and ice-cream recipes.
Specifications we supply
- Cuts and freezing: all varieties and cuts (whole, halves, dices such as 10 x 10 mm, slices), IQF or blast-frozen, Grade A and Grade B. Blast-frozen is the cost-effective choice for jam and fruit preparations.
- Packing: 10 kg cartons with a blue PE liner, or to your specification.
- Storage and transport: -18 °C, in 20 ft or 40 ft reefer containers.
- HS code: 0811 10.
Residue control: the point that matters most
In January 2026 a lot of Egyptian frozen strawberries was rejected at the Polish border after the insecticide oxamyl, withdrawn from the EU market in 2023, was found (RASFF notification).3 Polish buyers now ask for proof on every lot. Residue analysis from an accredited laboratory is available for each lot we offer, and we share it with the offer on request so you can check it before you confirm.
Planning your programme
Book volumes before the Egyptian harvest peaks in spring. Send us your specification (cut, grade, quantity and port) and we will reply with a written spec sheet and a CFR price to Gdynia, Gdańsk or your nearest port.
Sources
- EastFruit: Egypt becomes Poland’s leading supplier of frozen strawberries in 2025 (2 Apr 2026)
- FreshPlaza: Egypt strawberry exports to Poland reach 62,200 tons in 2025 (3 Apr 2026)
- FreshPlaza: Frozen strawberries from Egypt rejected in Poland due to banned pesticide (26 Feb 2026)
