Demand for carrots is picking up unexpectedly strongly, driven by Spain. The trade is reacting immediately and prices are rising. Read more about price developments on the carrot market.
Earlier this year, Spain also set the carrot market in motion. Flooding brought the harvest there to a standstill, leading to a sudden demand for Dutch carrots. However, that lasted only two weeks, after which the carrot market drifted back into a slumber.
Just before Easter, demand traditionally picked up again. Normally, it is quieter after Easter, but not this time. Dutch washing plants are operating at full capacity. Belgian and German washing companies are also requesting carrots. There is a fierce demand for carrots, says a trader. Demand from Eastern Europe is starting to pick up.
The unexpected demand this week is firming up the mood among growers. As a result, prices are rising. The regional exchange in Emmeloord is quoting a €3 increase this week, at €22 to €28 per 100 kilos. In the trade, crate prices of €110 to €200 are being mentioned. Almost all prices are participating, comments a trader.
Prices depend on the quantity and quality of the carrots in a crate. The highest price is paid for a crate of good carrots that yields 700 kilos of product after rinsing. The standard is currently around €150 per crate with 500 to 550 kilos of carrots after rinsing.