European onion harvests lean, price level high

That the onion yield Germany would be lower, became clear when the latest stock figures were presented. As a result, the Netherlands has already exported more onions to Germany than in previous years. The Netherlands had not exported any onions to Germany in 2015 up to and including week 7 (official figures from KCB/GroentenFruit Huis). The current provisional volume is therefore (over 19.500 tons). absolute record.

The meager German onion harvest has also led to price levels taking off. For yellow seed onions, this is now an average of €50 per 100 kilos (this concerns the medium sorting, sorted and delivered in Big Bags, collected by a German sorting company).

Austria is similar
The situation in Austria is similar to Germany. As a result of the lower onion harvest, prices have risen sharply and have reached the same level as in Germany (€48 to €52 per 100 kilos). This price range is based on a sorted delivery, loose in crates and collected by the company from the grower.

While Germany will have to make do with importing onions (in order to connect to its own grown new harvest), Austria seems to be able to make that connection on its own.

Poland shows concern about quality
In Poland wholesale prices in the bale have risen to €42 to €51. Concerns about quality grow as the season progresses, making it unclear what movement the price will make this season. The quality and size of the imported onions also do not provide a clear picture, which is why the Polish market has a reserved attitude.