Apple supply on the German market is very varied

Published 2023년 12월 21일

Tridge summary

German apples, mainly Elstar, Jonagold, Boskoop, and Breaburn, dominated the market, followed by apples from Italy, France, the Netherlands, and Poland. The availability of pears was limited, especially the Italian varieties, while Peruvian grapes were dominant in the market with modest demand due to winter weather. Spanish Navelina dominated the orange sector, while the demand for citrus and bananas was met without major problems. Italian cauliflower and Spanish cucumbers also dominated their respective markets, while a wide range of tomatoes were available with variation in prices. Spanish bell peppers were the main supply, followed by Turkish imports.

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Original content

German apples clearly dominated. Elstar, Jonagold, Boskoop and Breaburn formed the basis of the range. These were followed by Wellant and Tenroy. Mainly Red Delicious, Royal Gala and Granny Smith came from Italy. Mainly Pink Lady and Jazz came from France. Dutch supplies in the form of Wellant and Elstar completed the program, as did the Belgian Jonagold and Boskoop. There were also some Polish apples, mainly Golden Delicious. According to the BLE, the offer was very varied. Availability increased and was sufficient to meet demand. Red apples were popular for decorative purposes. Sales had also improved in other respects: Golden Delicious was very popular as a chocolate apple and could be traded almost effortlessly in Frankfurt. In general, most prices remained at their previous levels. However, the expected delay in processing in the coming weeks also prompted traders to slightly reduce their prices. Click here for the full market and price report Pears' interest was generally ...

Source: AGF