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A recent report by AMI, a market analysis agency, has highlighted a significant price surge for leeks in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany following the last frost, which has halted harvest activities in Germany due to labor shortages. The price of Dutch leeks in German wholesale markets has risen by 23% in a week, reaching 1.46 euros per kilo, and by over 30% compared to the same period last year. Consumer demand for leeks is starting to plateau despite marketing efforts, with German consumers reducing their leek purchases by 20%.
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Market analysis agency AMI reports sharp price increases for leeks after the last frost period when it was no longer possible to harvest in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. After the frost, especially in Germany, the harvest has come to a standstill due to a lack of labour. It will likely resume in the new year. Dutch leeks were sold on German wholesale markets last week for 1.46 euros per kilo. That is a price increase of 23 percent compared to the previous week, AMI calculates. Compared to last year's holidays, the wholesale price for leeks from the Netherlands is now more than 30 percent higher. Consumer demand is leveling off The average consumer price for leeks this week is about 2.40 euros per kilo. ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst
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