Overview of the world strawberry market

The world market for strawberries is currently very varied, depending on the country. Europe's supply is limited as the cold winter weather in Spain has caused production there to be lower than usual, and the recently introduced customs rules in the UK due to Brexit this year have resulted in major delays for shipments entering the country . A rainy growing season in China has also slowed production in this country, currently resulting in lower yields, although this is expected to result in oversupply in the local market soon as the harvest catches up. In North America, demand currently exceeds supply, and that demand is only expected to increase in the run-up to Valentine's Day next month, as strawberries are traditionally exceptionally popular during this holiday. The Netherlands/Belgium: Limited supply of strawberries from lighted cultivation. The supply of Dutch and Belgian strawberries from lighted cultivation is currently limited, which is normal for the time of year. ...