Experts told what is happening on the global strawberry market

Published 2024년 4월 8일

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Spain, the leading supplier of strawberries to continental Europe, is experiencing increased competition and lower prices due to a rise in supply from both Spain and other countries like France, the Netherlands, and southern Italy. France is concerned about overlapping peak production times with Spain in April, while Serbia enjoys favorable weather conditions for a good strawberry harvest. Estonia's market is seeing stabilization, and in China, white strawberries are becoming popular despite production delays. South Africa reports strong sales, and North American production is concentrating in California, with Mexican producers facing challenges from El Niño. Additionally, Ukraine has imposed a ban on the import of Polish poultry and eggs.

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Spain, as the leading supplier of strawberries to continental Europe, faces obstacles, although it provides 30% of the export volume. This was reported by Fresh Plaza. Supply is steadily increasing from Spain, while local production has also started in France. Deliveries from the Netherlands to European markets have increased, leading to lower prices in some markets. Germany was originally supplied from Andalucia in Spain, but before Easter more supplies arrived from other countries, especially the Netherlands, resulting in significantly lower prices. In the strawberry-growing areas of southern Italy, the harvest is gradually increasing. French industry fears peak production with Spain in April. In Serbia, favorable spring weather indicates a good future strawberry harvest. The Estonian market is stabilizing after rising prices at the beginning of the year. In China, the popularity of white strawberries continues to grow. However, this season's availability was delayed due to ...

Source: Agropolit