These are relatively difficult times in the carrot market. The yields are far below average, the quality is disappointing and sales to overseas destinations are still not going smoothly. What does this do to the DCA Peen listing?
The carrot market is still under pressure, although there is more demand Belgium. Due to the persistent drought, yields are quite disappointing and there is a lot to criticize about the quality. Drought is also an issue in the province of Zeeland. Without irrigation, the crop sometimes even lies flat on the land, resulting in root aphid and mildew. The growth on those plots has therefore stopped.
The sale of Dutch carrots remains a tricky issue for traders. Overseas regions still prefer Morocco or France over the Netherlands, because the prices of this carrot are lower. And although the price of Dutch carrots has fallen sharply in recent weeks, it is proving difficult to regain these markets. There is also generally little demand for carrots within the European Union.
Rating down again
The quotation for B-carrot this week is €16 per 100 kilos, with a price range of €15 to €17 per 100 kilos. This is a decrease of €2 compared to last week. The quotation for C-carrot also amounts to €16 per 100 kilos, with a price range of €15 to €17. A decrease of €1 compared to last week. This does concern direct carrots. The so-called 'cold cell carrot' sells for approximately €11 per 100 kilos.