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Mark van Sijll of Sijlltrade explains that there is a shortage of onions due to a 10 to 15% decrease in the harvest compared to the five-year average, resulting in challenging conditions for onion cultivation. However, the onion trade with Poland is thriving, with high export volumes due to low prices and abundant supply. The onion market is currently volatile, with fluctuating prices, and Sijlltrade is actively seeking industry parties to trade various types and sizes of onions.
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Onions are expensive and may become even more so. 'The harvest is 10 to 15% less than the five-year average and the quality is mediocre everywhere. We can calculate with 8 to 10% tare. This makes the situation for onion cultivation challenging," says Mark van Sijll of Sijlltrade at the FarmTrade platform. Export to PolandThe onion trade with Poland is booming. 'There is currently a lot of export to Poland, Sijlltrade is also a player in this market. Business with Poland is going well, partly because the price is low and the supply is large. The proceeds from this export trade depend on the quality, size and defect," says Van Sijll. Van Sijll indicates that the onion market is currently fluctuating enormously and that prices vary every day. 'For good, large onions in the Netherlands, 40 to 50 cents per kilo are paid. Delivery will then be between January and March 2024. 'Sijlltrade does commission trading within the Netherlands for good batch onions and also trades in potatoes and ...
Source: AGF
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