Netherlands: Cabbage lettuce mainly came from Germany and Belgium

Published 2022년 8월 25일

Tridge summary

The salad market is experiencing price increases due to a scarce domestic supply of butterhead lettuce caused by harsh growing conditions and a lack of rain. Prices for head lettuce, endive, and some fruits like apples and pears have risen, while the quality of German supply has varied. In contrast, prices for iceberg lettuce and some pears have fallen. The supply of some fruits like grapes, strawberries, and peaches is decreasing as the season ends. Meanwhile, the supply of Dutch, Belgian, and German cauliflowers, cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers remains high, ensuring demand is met.

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Original content

In general, the salad market was very quiet. Butterhead lettuce came from Germany and Belgium. A lack of rain and more difficult growing conditions have led to a scarcer domestic supply, according to the BLE in Frankfurt. This caused prices to rise sharply. There were also rising prices in Cologne. Munich and Berlin reported steady trade, with the quality of the German supply sometimes leaving something to be desired. This was also the case in Hamburg, where traders rarely managed to cut prices. Market shares for head lettuce in week 33. Iceberg lettuce came from Germany and the Netherlands. Prices for this product also fell in Hamburg, again mainly because of the poor quality. In Frankfurt, increased prices caused demand to fall. Prices did not change much in Berlin, Cologne and Munich. Variegated lettuce was sold continuously and the prices remained almost the same. Here and there, however, reduced sales opportunities forced traders to make slight price reductions. Endive from ...

Source: AGF