Netherlands: Tomatoes, cucumbers achieved sufficient returns, bell peppers had a bad first half

Published 2022년 10월 7일

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The article provides an analysis of the price trends in the Dutch horticultural sector for the first half of 2022, following the end of coronavirus measures but amidst an energy crisis and high inflation. It looks at the experience across various crops, including greenhouse and field vegetables, mushrooms, and soft and top fruits. The greenhouse vegetable sector saw mixed price performances for tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, aubergines, and strawberries, with some experiencing strong starts but challenges at different times. Field vegetables like leek and chicory faced price challenges, whereas asparagus and mushrooms saw increased costs and fluctuating prices. The fruit sector also reported varied price trends, with some fruits like blueberries starting well but others, especially those in open field cultivation, facing poor pricing due to weather conditions. The article highlights the impact of the energy crisis on cultivation strategies and returns, noting that the second half of the year will provide more insights into the sector's resilience and adaptation to these challenges.

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The corona measures came to an end at the beginning of 2022. On the other hand, we are faced with an exacerbated energy crisis and high inflation, which caused costs to rise. Has the horticultural sector been able to compensate for the higher costs with prices? Due to the energy crisis, the share of illuminated glasshouse crops decreased and glasshouse growers used many different cultivation strategies. The general picture in terms of price formation is, perhaps partly because of this, highly variable. On average, we see price formation improve as the season progresses. Greenhouse vegetablesThe tomatoes started very strongly, both for the tail end of the autumn cultivation of truss tomatoes and for regular (lighted) cultivation. Up to and including April, prices were even very good. In May and June this leveled off somewhat, but remained above the price formation of the past two years. Prices were disappointing in July and August. The price formation of cucumbers was slightly ...

Source: AGF