Spain: Good prices for the early watermelons from Almería

Published May 5, 2021

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The Andalusian Observatory for Prices and Markets has reported high average prices for watermelons in Almería at the start of the new season, with the first quantities sold at higher prices than last season. The average price for striped watermelon was € 0.57 per kilo, for mini watermelon at € 0.49 per kilo, and for black seedless variety at € 0.80 per kilo. The supply of watermelons from third countries is not abundant due to quality problems in Senegal and issues with sea transport. Demand in Europe is mainly for smaller sizes, and the first melons of the season will also be harvested this week. Prices for both varieties are higher than last season.

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The report of the Andalusian Observatory for Prices and Markets on greenhouse cultivation in Almería in week 16 confirms in black and white what the growers already said about the prices for the watermelons at the start of the new season: nice average prices are being paid. The first quantities were sold for higher prices than last season. In week 16, for example, the average price for the striped watermelon was € 0.57 per kilo, for the mini watermelon at € 0.49 per kilo and for the black seedless variety at € 0.80 per kilo. The Observatory points out that the supply of watermelons from third countries is not abundant. "According to industry experts, the acreage in Senegal is lower than last season, when quality problems forced the African country to cut back exports and sell a large part of its harvest on the domestic market." On the other hand, there are also problems with sea transport that cause delays in the supply to Europe. In week 16 Spain was hit by storm Lola, which ...

Source: AGF