# Polish agricultural market trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-agricultural-market-trends > Updated: 2026-10-25T05:43:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 4. In early October 2026, the Polish cattle market showed relative stability despite prices trending lower than the previous year. Data from the Integrated Agricultural Market Information System indicated that the average purchase price for cattle fell by approximately 0.5% during the final week of September, reaching 12.55 PLN/kg live weight. While young bulls saw a price decrease, older bulls and cows experienced slight weekly increases. By mid-October 2026, market reports highlighted significant regional variations in straw prices across Poland. Prices fluctuated between 100 PLN per ton in the Toruń district and 300 PLN per ton in municipalities such as Waganiec and Aleksandrów Kujawski. Individual bale listings also showed price diversity based on weight and size. By late October 2026, signs of recovery emerged in the milk and cattle sectors. Statistics Poland (GUS) reported that national average milk procurement prices rose to approximately 1.87 PLN per liter in September, a 6% increase from August. This growth marks the second consecutive monthly rise, though prices remain 16.3% lower than the previous year. Regional milk prices varied, with Podlaskie Voivodeship reaching approximately 2.01 PLN per liter, while the Łódź Voivodeship recorded the lowest average at approximately 1.72 PLN per liter. Simultaneously, meat plants began raising procurement prices for live beef, with some slaughterhouses reporting weekly increases of up to 2 PLN per kilogram. Current prices for bulls range between 12 and 16 PLN/kg, and heifers between 11 and 16 PLN/kg. However, some producers noted that these rates remain below production costs, stating that profitability for high-quality bulls requires prices closer to 20 PLN/kg. Further analysis of the dairy sector by late October revealed that while monthly prices improved, dairy product exports fell by 8% during the first eight months of 2026, totaling approximately 2.6 billion euros. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Poland milk prices rise 6% in September despite year-on-year decline Polish milk prices rose 6% in September 2026 to 187.11 PLN/hl, yet remain 16.3% below 2025 levels amid regional price gaps and declining dairy exports. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-milk-prices-rise-6-in-september-despite-year-on-year-decline ### 2026-10-20: Poland milk and cattle prices show signs of recovery Polish milk prices rose to an average of 1.87 PLN/l in September 2026, while cattle procurement prices are also seeing regional increases despite ongoing profitability concerns for farmers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-milk-and-cattle-prices-show-signs-of-recovery ### 2026-10-14: Straw prices in Poland show regional variations in October 2026 Straw prices in Poland for October 2026 range from 100 PLN to 300 PLN per ton, with significant regional differences across various districts. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/straw-prices-in-poland-show-regional-variations-in-october-2026 ### 2026-10-10: Poland cattle market prices remain stable but lower than last year Polish cattle prices remain stable but significantly lower than last year, with average purchase prices dropping to 12.55 PLN/kg live weight in early October. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-cattle-market-prices-remain-stable-but-lower-than-last-year --- Cite as: Polish agricultural market trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-agricultural-market-trends