Netherlands: Onion exports experience one of the best weeks ever

Published 2024년 12월 6일

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Dutch onion exports peaked in November 2020, with over 47,000 tonnes, and have seen a significant increase this season, with more than 30,000 tonnes exported every week since September. The majority of these exports are sent to West Africa, with Senegal being the largest buyer. Despite the borders opening later this year compared to the previous year, sales to Senegal have been comparable. Ivory Coast has also increased its purchases of Dutch onions this year due to lower prices. The export figures show a calm in the market, with fewer purchases from farmers as many have sufficient stock, but red onions remain in high demand, driving prices up.

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Onion exports peaked in November 2020 at just over 47,000 tonnes. This means that even more onions can be exported in one week. Nevertheless, week 46 of this year is neatly in the top five of weeks with the largest onion exports. The weekly export figure once again underlines that the export of Dutch onions is going very well this season. Since September, more than 30,000 tonnes have crossed the border every week. The majority of this goes to West Africa. In total, there are 35 destinations that purchased more than 100 tonnes in week 46. Senegal is the largest buyer, with 13,150 tonnes. This also has to do with the time at which a ship leaves. A week earlier, sales to this country were 'only' 3,654 tonnes. Despite this fact, an average of the two weeks yields a nice export figure of 8,400 tonnes. Border opened later A total of 101,420 tonnes of onions were shipped to Senegal up to and including week 46. This means that sales to this country are comparable to a year earlier. This ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst