Italy: Melons, strawberries and courgettes in clear recovery on the markets

Published 2022년 5월 17일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current market prices and trends for a variety of agricultural products in Italy and Egypt, with a focus on fruits and vegetables. It highlights stable prices for Sicilian tarocco oranges due to high quality and large quantities from Egypt. Prices for asparagus are dropping due to overproduction and low demand. Broad beans are also experiencing lower prices due to high availability and average demand. Strawberry prices are increasing due to good production and quality. Lettuce prices are declining due to cultivation by private individuals and a rise in temperatures. Melon prices are sustained with demand increasing, while Japanese medlar prices are above average. Potato prices remain stable, with higher prices for yellow-fleshed potatoes due to reduced production caused by adverse weather conditions. Prices for peaches and nectarines are expected to drop with the entry of the Italian product in the market. Courgette prices are rising due to greenhouse production and increased production costs.

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The prices of peaches and nectarines also remain high. Setback for lettuces, asparagus and broad beans struggle Oranges in the name of stability There is a situation of stability for Sicilian tarocco oranges, which have now reached the end of the campaign. There is a late product of high quality, a factor that also explains the higher trend compared to the previous year. The increase in quantities for Valencia Late from Egypt pushed prices towards a slight decline in some markets. Asparagus, the demand remains contained Still a “minus” sign for the prices of asparagus, thanks to the high quantities collected in the face of low levels of demand. There is the presence of green asparagus mainly from southern Italy. Production from Veneto is at good levels. Prices for white asparagus have been sustained. Broad beans, high product availability There are high quantities of beans together with an average demand. The decline is typical of the period following the May 1st holiday. Quality ...

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