The country secured a phytosanitary agreement in 2025 that allows its blueberries to enter the Chinese market.
The Polish market is increasingly attractive to growers compared with export markets, especially given strong demand in the retail and processing sectors.
This standoff highlights the ongoing tension between expanding international trade and protecting delicate local ecosystems.
The council said export growth will depend on compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary requirements and the associated compliance costs.
This dispute highlights the tension between expanding international trade and protecting a nation’s ecological and economic safety.