The picture on the carrot market is somewhat contradictory. Prices are at a significantly higher level than around this time last year. On the other hand, the yields are much lower.
The growing season for the early carrots was fraught with obstacles. From high aphid pressure to drought and a number of days with very high temperatures. This has resulted in hectare yields that are generally not easy. The advantage of this is that the market is not flooded with carrots. "At the moment you really have to follow up to write down carrots, growers are certainly not in a hurry," says a flusher. The grower is a bit dubious about this. On the one hand, the price is not wrong, especially if you compare it with last season. On the other hand, the returns are not good. The amount per hectare is ultimately somewhat disappointing, according to the grower.
Africa still limited to the market
The demand for rinsed carrots is not overwhelming. Demand from Africa in particular has yet to get off to a good start. The season has started with relatively high prices. Buyers from Africa are becoming hesitant and start looking for cheaper suppliers. It remains to be seen whether they will find it, and if not, whether they are ultimately willing to pay the current price.
The DCA listing B-peen will start this season at €26,50 per. The range runs from €25 to €28 per 100 kilos. Washers in particular who are tight in contracts and who do have a delivery agreement with the buyer sometimes want to come up with a good deal for carrots that can be harvested very quickly. The DCA quotation for C-peen starts at €20 per 100 kilos. The bottom of the market is at €18 and runs to €22 per 100 kilos.