Polish apples export season calendar
Recommended shipping windows for Royal Gala, Red Delicious, Red Jonaprince / Red Prince and Golden Delicious from Poland. Designed for importers, distributors and buyers planning shipments by market distance.
How to read this export calendar
This calendar refers exclusively to Polish apples grown and stored in Poland.
It is based on typical harvest timing, cold storage and controlled atmosphere (CA) practices used for export planning.
Exact availability may vary depending on crop year, fruit condition, storage performance and destination market.
The calendar is split into two scenarios based on logistics distance. Choosing the right window for your route is essential for fruit quality on arrival.
Long-distance export
Transit time 30–45 days or more. Applies to markets such as India, West Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Conservative shipping windows — fruit must remain firm through extended sea transit.
Medium-distance export
Transit time up to 30 days. Applies to markets such as North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Europe outside the EU. Allows approximately one additional month of export window compared to long-distance routes.
Long-distance export window
Recommended shipping windows for routes with transit times of 30 days or more. Selection criteria and QC requirements are stricter for these markets. See the full product page for fresh apples from Poland.
| Variety | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gala | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | – |
| Red Delicious | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Red Jonaprince / Red Prince ≤75 mm | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Golden Delicious | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
- Longer transit requires stricter batch selection and more conservative loading windows.
- Final shipment planning should always consider fruit firmness, storage history and destination requirements.
- Contact MG SALES to verify current stock condition before confirming a shipment.
Medium-distance export window
Recommended shipping windows for routes with transit times up to 30 days. Shorter transit typically allows approximately one additional month of safe export compared to long-distance windows. For storage background and QC context, see the apple shelf life guide.
| Variety | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gala | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Red Delicious | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Red Jonaprince / Red Prince ≤75 mm | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Golden Delicious | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
- Shorter transit may allow safe extension of the export window by approximately one month.
- Final shipment planning should always consider fruit firmness, storage history and destination requirements.
- For current packing availability and batch condition, contact us for current packing availability.
How buyers use this calendar
The calendar is a starting point for shipment planning. Three factors determine whether a given window is viable for your specific order.
Destination matters
Long-haul routes to India, Nigeria, Malaysia or Colombia require earlier and more conservative loading decisions. Markets in North Africa or the Middle East typically have more flexibility.
Transit time matters
Sea transit of 30+ days places significant demands on fruit firmness. Batch selection must account for expected condition on arrival, not just at loading. Always confirm transit risk with your supplier.
Cold chain matters
Continuous cold chain from storage through loading, ocean transit and port discharge is essential. Any break in temperature control shortens the effective remaining shelf life of the fruit.
FAQ — Polish apple export season
Answers to the most common questions from importers and buyers planning apple shipments from Poland.
When does the Polish apple export season start?
The export season for Polish apples typically begins in September after harvest. In this calendar, Royal Gala and Golden Delicious start from September, while Red Delicious and Red Jonaprince / Red Prince are planned from October. Storage varieties extend the export window through February or March depending on transit distance and fruit condition.
How long can Polish apples be exported after harvest?
With controlled atmosphere (CA) cold storage, Polish apples can be exported for 5 to 7 months after harvest. Red Delicious and Red Jonaprince / Red Prince stored in CA typically support export until February or March for medium-distance markets. Royal Gala has a shorter optimal export window due to its softening characteristics.
What is the difference between long-distance and medium-distance export windows?
Long-distance export (30–45+ days transit) requires more conservative shipping windows because fruit must arrive firm after extended transit. Medium-distance export (up to 30 days) allows approximately one additional month of shipping compared to long-distance routes, since the fruit spends less time in transit before reaching the buyer.
Which Polish apple variety is best for long-distance export?
Red Delicious, Red Jonaprince / Red Prince and Golden Delicious are generally strong options for long-distance export when properly selected and stored. Royal Gala is also exported successfully, but it requires stricter batch selection and closer control of firmness and storage condition.
Does MG SALES provide pre-shipment quality control for apple export?
Yes. MG SALES assesses each batch before confirming shipment. Firmness, CA storage background, Brix, coloration and transit risk are evaluated before loading. For long-distance routes, this step is essential to confirm the fruit will arrive in acceptable condition. See our fresh apples from Poland page for full product information.
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