The demand for carrots has picked up compared to the past few weeks. There is more demand for carrots across the board and that helps the mood in the market. Still, trading is generally on the cautious side with buying.
Even though demand was better last week, the market is still in an uncertain phase. Traders and flushers want to wait and see whether demand holds up. In addition, the quality of the carrots currently offered varies considerably. An important part of the carrot that is offered is not of top quality and to prevent the carrot from further declining in quality, growers would like to get rid of those lots. This creates a slightly compelling offer.
There is interest in the trade for excellent lots, but growers with carrots that meet these requirements are not yet very enthusiastic about the prices that traders come up with. Buyers of rinsed products take the prices that are circulating for slightly lower quality field crops as a starting point in negotiations with rinsers, but expect a top product in return. This creates tension in the market.
Large price range
A price quotation that provides a good representation of the market is difficult to make this week. Prices quoted vary widely due to major differences in quality and batches purchased in the long term. The DCA quotation at the bottom of B-carrot is €9 per 100 kilos. Trade is also done at lower prices, but those lots generally fall outside class I. The top end this week is €13 per 100 kilos. However, growers with very good carrots are hardly willing to let go of the carrot for that price. For long-term delivery (two months), business is done at €15 per 100 kilos, but traders are reluctant. The DCA Quotation for B-carrot has also taken a step up and ranges from €9 to €11 per 100 kilos.