German cucumber prices have risen considerably here and there

Dutch, Belgian and German cucumbers lost importance in the market. Here and there they had already been taken off the market. Spanish imports filled the gap in supply, but could not completely close it, the BLE said. Prices therefore moved up, in some cases significantly. In Frankfurt they rose very strongly for Spanish product and Munich also reported price increases of up to 100% during the week. In some cases, prices rose several times a day. In Hamburg, traders responded to the increased demand; they simply placed fewer orders as buyers became reluctant due to high prices. Rising prices were also observed for mini cucumbers from Spain, Germany and the Netherlands, although not nearly to the same extent as for regular cucumbers. ApplesDomestic apples remained dominant, especially Elstar, Jonagold and Wellant, followed by Braeburn and Tenroy. In Berlin one saw more club varieties. Braeburn also arrived there in larger numbers, which could be quickly accommodated at €0.75 per kg. ...