Produce prices rise in September - GUS

The prices for most types of bulk agricultural produce increased in September, according to GUS data. Wheat was sold at PLN 64.57 for 100 kilograms, 1.4 percent higher than a month earlier and 5.5 percent higher than in September 2016. Rye prices stood at PLN 53.73 per 100 kg, 1.1 percent more m/m and 7.1 percent higher y/y. Milk prices also increased, by 3.8 percent m/m and 29.6 percent y/y – to a level of PLN 144.95 for 100 liters. Potatoes were one of few produce types that recorded a price drop. They were sold in bulk at PLN 27.74 per 100 kg, marking an 18.8 percent decrease m/m and a 5.2 percent drop y/y. According to GUS, the reason for the lower prices was the seasonal trade in starch potatoes accounting for 70 percent of the bulk trade, which sell very cheaply, at PLN 22.55 per 100 kg.