The vegetable market in Belgium is marked by high prices due to limited supply

Published 2022년 3월 11일

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The Belgian market is experiencing various trends with regard to different agricultural products. Cucumber demand remains high, with increased acreage leading to increased supply at cooperatives. The cucumber season runs from March to September. The pepper season has also begun, with volumes expected to increase in the coming weeks. The tomato market is grappling with high prices due to limited supply. Prices for head lettuce remain stable, and leek prices are weak due to oversupply. The prices of red and white cabbage fluctuate daily based on supply. Parsley and celeriac have become cheaper in the past week. Chicory prices are slightly increasing, but there is still ample supply. Sprouts and Savoys are nearing the end of their season.

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The cucumber is and remains very popular in Belgium. This is evident from a short market update. The acreage has grown in recent years and the supply at the cooperatives has also continued to increase. The high season runs from March to September. Homegrown courgettes are back, the first numbers are on the clock again. The pepper season has also started. Volumes, green at first, will grow steadily in the coming weeks. Little change in the tomato market, the limited supply still results in very high prices. Head lettuce, however, remains reasonably stable in price, the sunny weather ensures beautiful, heavy heads. Prices of leeks are weak, the very large supply more than meets the demand. Price of red and white cabbage fluctuates from day to day, depending on the ...

Source: AGF