The prices for the first new carrots initially remained at the high level of last season, but according to traders, the price is now falling slightly again. Meanwhile, carrots in Great Britain (due to the drought) are in very bad shape.
According to various traders, still Paid €30 per 100 kilos, but prices are now also lower (up to €25 per 100 kilos for field crop B carrot). This is mainly because the supply is gaining momentum; This is especially the case in Limburg. Our own harvest is now also available in Germany.
More is paid for the coarser C-carrot (up to €35 per 100 kilos). Simply because the supply is scarce. However, not everywhere there is a lot on offer. Traders report that the market is healthy because the old harvest was removed in time. Last year that was the case, and the new roots were hindered by the old roots.
Yields are reasonable
The yields have not been disappointing so far and are around 50 to 60 tons per hectare. In general the quality is good, although there are reports of plots (light soils) that are not scab-free. A lot of carrots still go to the fresh market in the Netherlands or to large rinsers in Belgium.
In Great Britain, it is expected that the harvest will be the lowest in decades. As a result, more carrot will have to be imported. Growers expect yields to decrease by 30% to 40%.
Thin carrot
The reason for the lower yields is that the main production areas initially experienced a long, wet winter and then experienced high temperatures and drought. According to British media, the carrot on the island is still pencil thick.