There is little movement on the carrot market. The combination of sufficient supply and relatively little demand keeps the market in a tight grip. As a result, prices remain low and there is little trade.
Spoolers generally have sufficient working stock and are only available for purchase on a very limited basis. The market for carrots that are still growing on the land is therefore very small. According to insiders, it is a matter of luck to find a buyer for it now.
On the market at rock bottom prices
Countries from Eastern Europe - according to various rinsers and traders - do inquire about carrots. Buyers from countries such as Poland or the Czech Republic are aware that Dutch trade is slow and therefore offer absolute bottom prices. Some flushers go along with this, while others prefer to let these orders run; they think the risk is too great.
The DCA quotation for B-carrot this week is €5 per 100 kilos. That is €0,50 lower than last week. As far as trade is taking place, most parties are at the lower end of the quotation of €4 per 100 kilos. The DCA quotation for C-carrot remained the same as last week at €4,50 per 100 kilos.