The asparagus season in Germany is entering a crucial phase. In the 15th week of 2026, the availability of goods – primarily domestic white and purple asparagus – clearly increased, which directly translated into price drops on the wholesale market. Contents More domestic goods, a more difficult import situation Increased supply from German farms led to clear price pressure. However, the discounts – sometimes quite significant – allowed for faster sales. At the same time, imports, mainly from Greece and Italy, began to lose competitiveness. As a result, prices of foreign asparagus also fell during the week, showing the growing dominance of local supply. In the Frankfurt market, an increase in demand from the catering industry was noticeable, especially towards the end of the week. Restaurants eagerly reached for peeled asparagus, which indicates the growing importance of ready-to-use products. Green asparagus in a more stable situation In the green asparagus segment, domestic ...