Tension is mounting in the carrot market. Demand from Europe remains limited and the supply shows a very variable picture of quality. The DCA quotation Peen remains intact, but for moderate quality is clearly less paid.
It is still the overseas export to Africa that leads the way in the carrot trade, with Senegal being the largest buyer. However, on Sunday 15 December, that country will close its borders for imported carrots. When we take into account a sailing time of about 2 weeks, this sales flow dries up slowly. It remains to be seen whether other markets can absorb this. There is still little movement in the European market.
Meanwhile, uncertainty about quality is increasing. Many carrots have problems with ring rot, point rot, phytophthora or mouse damage. The parties that look good can still cause problems in a month's time. Storage is therefore not an option for all carrots. In addition, the space in cold stores is limited and the prices are high. Carrots that are still in the ground and have no place, will remain in place for the time being or will be sold ex-land.
Lower prices for less quality
Little movement keeps the DCA quotation Peen stable for the time being. The price for B carrot remains at €8,50 per 100 kilos (with a price range of €8 to €9). It should be noted that prices between €5 and €6 are also mentioned for lesser quality. An average of €10 per 100 kilos is currently paid for C-peen (with a price range of €9 to €11).