Belgium: Staggered supply means strawberry prices are great for the time of year

Published 2023년 6월 12일

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Strawberry sales in Belgium are experiencing a boost due to high demand and a limited supply, resulting in prices being kept high despite local promotions. The average price per 500g is around €2. The quality of strawberries is excellent, but there are concerns about overheating nights which could affect the fruit. Red fruit sales, including raspberries and red currants, are also strong. In contrast, cucumber prices are low due to an oversupply, putting pressure on prices which is not expected to change soon. Other greenhouse vegetables such as tomatoes and bell peppers are also performing well with varied price ranges.

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Summer has arrived in Belgium. Temperatures are soaring, and the days are getting sunnier—the perfect time for strawberries. And according to Guy De Meyer of Demargro, it shows because summer strawberry sales are going very well. "Prices are high, but still, there are currently many local promotions. Countries like Spain, Germany, and France are also on the market a lot," he begins. "Prices have actually been quite high the whole season. That's mainly due to this year's limited supply. In other years, there were times with very high supply, so prices reached roughly a euro around May/June. We haven't achieved that level this year yet, because the supply's been much more spread out. That means, these days, average prices are still around €2/500g. Those are great producer and trade prices." One reason for that is the demand for Belgian strawberries from all sides. "The several local promos keep prices stably high. Plus, almost all countries are asking, with some already going to ...

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