Spanish peppers had a firm grip on the German market

Published 2023년 2월 15일

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The article provides an overview of the market situation for various agricultural products in Germany, as reported by the BLE. It highlights a number of issues affecting availability and pricing for Spanish peppers, apples, pears, grapes, oranges, mandarins, lemons, bananas, cauliflower, lettuce, cucumbers, vine tomatoes, and round tomatoes. Winter temperatures have caused delays and shortages in supply, particularly for peppers and tricolor mixes, leading to increased prices. Spanish oranges and pears, Italian Pears, Namibian, South African, and Peruvian grapes, and Spanish lemons are the only products experiencing tight supply and higher prices. However, the banana market remains relatively stable despite some areas showing increased prices. Cauliflower and most types of lettuce have seen significant price hikes due to reduced supply caused by adverse weather conditions.

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Spanish peppers had a firm grip on the market, but could not fully cover demand. Turkish imports were next most important, but these were missing in Cologne. Italian batches were only available in Frankfurt, where they could be sold quickly in the colors red and yellow for 12 euros per 3 kg box. The red California from Morocco was also available there and in Berlin. According to the BLE, availability was limited mainly due to the very winter temperatures in all growing areas. In addition to the delayed color change in red and yellow peppers, there was also a shortage of tricolor mixes intended for trade. Both factors led to firmer prices in the wholesale markets. Yellow peppers clearly became more expensive, as their supply had clearly decreased. In Munich, this also led to rising prices for the bell pepper mix. In Frankfurt, prices rose to up to 28 Euro per 5 kg box for yellow peppers and up to 19 Euro for red peppers. Apples from German Elstar, Jonagold, Tenroy and Breaburn ...

Source: AGF