The harvest of conventional carrots is still at the top of the priority list in the market. As a result, the carrot trade is slowing down. Stability is therefore also the keyword this week.
Like last week the harvest is the most important task of the day, only then is there room for trade. It ensures that the market moves along slowly. Various traders report that demand in Europe is very limited. There is some demand from a number of overseas destinations, but not very much. It is reported that the demand for C-carrot has now suffered somewhat from the restrictions due to the coronavirus.
It is no longer a surprise that the yields are lower than in previous seasons, but there are now also rumors that the yield may be even lower than previously thought. This could create some mood in the market. In contrast, good yields have reportedly been achieved in the organic market, which could have a negative effect on pricing.
Listing further sideways
The relatively calm market is causing a sideways movement in the DCA listing of Peen. For B-carrot, the average price this week is €12,50 per 100 kilos, with a price range of €11 to €14 per 100 kilos. The average price for C-carrot this week is €12 per 100 kilos, with a price range of €10 to €14 per 100 kilos.