Offer of head lettuce of German and Belgian origin

Published 2021년 6월 4일

Tridge summary

In week 21, the head lettuce supply expanded from Germany and Belgium, meeting the increased demand and resulting in stable prices, though price reductions attracted interest in some areas. The Spanish iceberg lettuce supply decreased, but its lower price made it appealing in some markets. The quality of German iceberg lettuce improved, but struggled to compete with the lower-priced Spanish variety. Prices for most produce remained stable, with only Hamburg experiencing fluctuations due to limited sales opportunities. There were slight price changes in other items like apples, pears, grapes, strawberries, and cauliflower, largely due to supply and demand imbalances. Overall, the market remained dynamic, with some items seeing price reductions and others maintaining stability.

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Original content

The supply of head lettuce came from Germany and Belgium in week 21. The supply had expanded and was sufficient to cover the demand, which had also increased. Price reductions led to good interest in some places, but often prices remained at their existing level. As usual at this point in the season, the Spanish supply of iceberg lettuce decreased continuously. The offer to the now dominating German and additional Dutch parties, on the other hand, expanded. The quality of the German iceberg lettuce had improved. Despite this, in several places the iceberg lettuce from Spain was still in the minds of customers, as it was cheaper than the competition. Prices mostly remained constant, as supply and demand were in equilibrium. Only in Hamburg did they fluctuate due to limited sales opportunities. The prices of German endive fell slightly in Hamburg, but they picked up slightly in Munich. The previously dominant Italian offers have almost completely disappeared from the market. In the ...

Source: AGF