Wet corn prices in Poland rise 58% year on year, dry corn up 42%

Corn prices in Poland continue to rise even during the new harvest season. As of October 23, 2026, the average purchase price of wet corn with 30% moisture content reached PLN 651/t, compared with PLN 411/t a year earlier. Thus, prices have increased by PLN 240/t, or more than 58%, over the past year. Furthermore, demand for corn remains strong as some buyers have yet to meet their grain procurement needs.

Dry corn has also recorded a significant price increase. Its average price rose to PLN 940/t from PLN 662/t in October 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 42%. Since the beginning of 2026, when the average price stood at PLN 698/t, corn has gained PLN 242/t. Current purchase prices for dry corn range from PLN 900 to PLN 990/t, with some offers once again approaching PLN 1,000/t.

A notable feature of the Polish market is that dry corn has become more expensive than milling wheat. In mid-October, its average price stood at PLN 940/t, while milling wheat with 12.5% protein content was valued at PLN 925/t. Wheat prices have also increased significantly, rising by 32% year on year to their highest level since April 2023. As a result, corn price growth has outpaced even the increase in milling wheat prices.

Prices for wet corn have continued to rise in recent weeks. Over the past week, the average purchase price increased by another PLN 5/t, with current bids ranging from PLN 600 to PLN 700/t. While some buyers are attempting to reduce purchase prices by around PLN 10/t, others continue to raise their bids as they compete for available grain supplies. Meanwhile, dry corn prices remain relatively stable at elevated levels.

Domestic grain prices in Poland are rising despite declining wheat futures on the European MATIF exchange. As of October 22, December futures were trading at €234.25/t, down €12/t from the previous week. However, Polish processors and traders are largely maintaining high purchase prices due to limited grain selling by farmers. Market participants note that the introduction of support payments is also discouraging farmers from selling, intensifying competition among buyers.

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