It remains quiet in the carrot trade, although there is some flushing. There is little demand and if there is, the price level is on the low side. Other countries also have enough of their own carrots. The demand from Eastern Europe seems to be picking up a bit, but it is certainly not a storm.
There is generally still sufficient supply of carrots from the field for flushers, although this does depend on the region. In Zeeland and Limburg, there is still quite a bit in the field. At the moment, harvesting is not possible due to the rain, but on sand it only needs to be dry for a day and work can be resumed, according to an insider.
Some questions from Eastern Europe
There is enough supply, but the demand is not extremely high. Processors are still working, but that is all there is to it. There is some demand from Poland, but it remains a car here and there, no large numbers and the price must be competitive. It is noted that, although there is usually more sales on those markets now, there are often seasons in which the demand from Eastern Europe only starts in February.
Demand from Africa has been disappointing all season. One explanation for this is that Morocco is very much on the market and transport from there is much cheaper. Senegal also opened its borders late for the import of fruit and vegetables compared to last year.
The quality of the carrots is generally (very) good, especially what is in the cooling. Despite the good quality, according to an insider better than in recent years, there are also lesser batches. Especially ring rot is a problem.
DCA Peen listing remains the same
The DCA quotation for b- and c-carrots remains at the same level as last week with €10 to €12 per 100 kilos, with the remark that there is very little trade. Parties that lack quality are also being parted with for less.
Read here is the explanation from DCA Market Intelligence on the new quotations.