The export figure for onions in week 19 is also good this season. The export of week 18 was a record for that week, especially now that information has been lifted to an even higher level.
The export figure of onions in week 19, at 16.356 tons, is considerably lower than week 18 with 24.425 tons. The 10-year average in week 19 is 17.838 tons.
Volume of information provided is increasing
Being able to publish export figures more quickly means that the volume of subsequent information will increase. This quantity amounts to more than 19 tonnes in the weeks leading up to week 3.000. The seasonal total has therefore currently risen to 947.013 tonnes, compared to 956.653 tonnes last year.
Who are in the top 5?
The largest buyer in week 19 was once again Brazil. The country purchased 2.942 tons. This brings the total to 27.196 tonnes. Great Britain purchased 2.264 tons of onions, bringing exports to over 121.000 tons of onions. The country holds second place.
Third place is taken by Mauritania with 1,457 tons. Guinea comes in fourth place with 1.233 tons. The top 5 is closed by Ivory Coast with a purchase of 1.207 tonnes.