Spanish peppers had a firm grip on the German market

Published 2023년 2월 15일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the market situation for various agricultural products in Germany as of February 2023. Spanish sweet peppers experienced demand exceeding supply, with imports from Turkey, Italy, and Morocco contributing to the market. Limited availability and high prices for yellow peppers were noted, especially in Frankfurt.

The fruit market included a range of domestic and imported apples and pears, with gold varieties being the main imports. Table grapes were sourced from Namibia, South Africa, Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador, and orange varieties shifted to Lane Late and Navelate due to a shortage of Navelina.

The vegetable market saw cauliflower and lettuce prices soar due to limited supply caused by adverse weather conditions. Cucumber market activity remained stable, with Spanish snake cucumbers and some Greek, Belgian, Dutch, and Moroccan produce. The tomato market featured panicle and round varieties from Spain, Turkey, and Italy.

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Original content

Spanish sweet peppers had a firm grip on the market but were unable to meet the demand to the full extent. Turkish imports followed in importance, but they were completely absent in Cologne. Italian lots were available exclusively in Frankfurt, where they were briskly sold -red and yellow- at €12 per 3 kg carton. There, as well as in Berlin, there were also red California from Morocco. According to the BLE, availability had been limited, in particular by the very low temperatures in all growing regions. In addition to the delayed color change in red and yellow pods, there was also a shortage of the tricolor mixes reserved for the trade. Yellow produce became significantly more expensive, as its presence was apparently limited. In Munich, this also led to rising prices for mixed goods. In Frankfurt, prices rose to as much as €28 per 5-kg carton for yellow items and to €19 for red items. ApplesDomestic Elstar, Jonagold, Tenroy, and Breaburn formed the basis of the range. From Italy, ...

Source: Hortidaily