Supply of Belgian beef tomatoes clearly larger than Dutch ones

The article provides an overview of the market for various fruits and vegetables in Germany, highlighting the countries of origin and the dominant products within each category. It includes tomatoes, imported mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, with some contributions from Germany, Croatia, and Turkey. Beef tomatoes were mostly from Belgium, while cherry tomatoes were led by the Netherlands. Round tomatoes were dominated by Belgian and Polish produce.

The fruit segment included German apples, Italian pears, predominantly Santa Maria and Abate Fetel, and a mix of Italian grapes. Plum availability was decreasing, with German Presenta and Hauszwetschge being the main varieties. The lemon market saw argentinian, South African, and Spanish supplies, with prices stable under good quality conditions.

The vegetable sector covered cauliflower, with a majority from Germany and Belgium, and cucumbers sourced from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, experiencing a decrease in deliveries from these countries but a slow rise in Spanish sales. Pepper availability included a mix of Dutch, Turkish, Polish, and local products, with the Dutch contribution being the largest.