Fruit and vegetable turnover in Dutch supermarkets nearly 6% up until mid-July

Published 2023년 8월 28일

Tridge summary

Fruit and vegetable supermarket sales in the Netherlands have increased by nearly 6 percent in 2022, with a 2 percent decrease in weight but an 8 percent increase in average price. Prices for fresh produce were higher earlier in the year but have fallen during the summer months. The total supermarket turnover has increased by 10 percent, with categories such as dairy/eggs, bread/pastry, and cheese experiencing faster growth due to higher prices. Certain fruits and vegetables, such as onion, broccoli, carrot, iceberg lettuce, grape, banana, tomato, and bell pepper, have contributed to the increase in sales turnover, while orange sales have declined.

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Original content

Fruit and vegetable supermarket sales in the Netherlands increased by almost 6 percent this year up to and including mid-July (week 28). Weight was 2 percent less than a year ago, but the average price was 8 percent higher. This is evident from information from GroentenFruit Huis based on Cirana, reports market expert Wilco van den Berg. Particularly earlier in the year (Jan-Apr), various fresh produce products were a lot more expensive than a year ago. Compared to last winter/spring, the price has fallen in the summer. Vegetables were 15 percent cheaper in July than in March, according to inflation figures from Statistics Netherlands. The total supermarket turnover (all groceries) increased by 10 percent this year up to and including mid-July compared to 2022. The turnover of categories such as dairy/eggs, bread/pastry and cheese rose faster than the fresh produce turnover due to higher prices. ...

Source: AGF