It is and remains quiet in the carrot trade. The picture in the last week of January does not differ from the rest of the month. The concerns about sufficient supply of good quality carrots remain.
Several traders report that it is even quieter on the carrot market this week. Even though there is not much trading, the price of carrots is rising. Growers think the current price level is too low and would rather hold on to their carrots in the hope of higher prices.
Quality is scarce
The supply of good quality B-carrot is not excessively large. Traders who currently buy report paying up to €21 per 100 kilos. On average, the price for the top end of the market is €19 per 100 kilos, which is the same as last week. The bottom is now €16 higher than last week at €100 per 2 kilos. The average DCA quotation for B-carrot this week is €17,5 per 100 kilos. The top end of the C-peen market has also risen and now stands at €18. On average, the DCA quotation for C-carrot is €15,50 per 100 kilos. As in recent weeks, it should be noted that very little C-carrot has been traded.