More Spanish and Polish peppers on German wholesale markets

Published Oct 8, 2020

Tridge summary

In week 40, German wholesale markets saw an increase in Spanish and Polish peppers, with Polish peppers being much cheaper and contributing significantly to turnover despite quality issues in Berlin. Dutch products had limited importance due to increased competition, with prices unable to be maintained and Turkish imports often at old levels. Hungary provided yellow and red pointed peppers in Munich, and apples were abundant with slightly lower prices due to increased supply. Pears maintained good quality and prices, despite limited supply. Italian grapes, especially the Italia variety, were prominent with some price increases, while the plum season was ending. Lemons from Spain and South Africa were available, with South African Eureka seeing price increases. Bananas were well matched to markets without pressure to sell. Cauliflower prices rose due to increased demand and domestic supply, while cucumbers required discounts due to an influx of cheap Spanish produce. Tomatoes were mostly dominated by Dutch and Belgian varieties, with Germany and Italy closing the market.

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Original content

There were more Spanish and Polish peppers on the German wholesale markets in week 40. As these were considerably cheaper than the Dutch parties, their turnover was quite substantial. In Berlin, however, the quality of the Polish products was nothing to write home about. The importance of the Dutch products was generally limited. Due to increased competition, traders were unable to maintain their prices. Even limited deliveries from the Netherlands did not change this. The prices of Turkish imports often remained at the old level. Yellow and red pointed peppers from Hungary only arrived in Munich. Some Belgian and very expensive domestic products completed the offer. Apples Customers had access to a varied product offering based on local offers. In general, prices were slightly lower, because there was more supply than demand. Pears As a rule, supply did not flood the markets. The quality was convincing and with increased demand, prices often remained constant. The abundant supply ...

Source: AGF