After a few lean weeks, the export figures for week 12 are again above 10.000 tons. Moreover, subsequent information ensures that the export figures for week 11 also exceed 10.000 tons.
The export figures for weekend 11 last week amounted to 8.653 tons, but due to subsequent information, this export figure has been adjusted to 10.475 tons. The total information received this week amounts to 4.084 tons of onions.
The provisional export figures for week 12 amount to 12.078 tons. The increase in exports was also reflected among onion growers. Traders and processors were much more present at the onion market this week. The average export this season is 18.563 tons.
Largest customers
The most important buyer of Dutch onions in week 12 is Germany. Since the stock is in Germany shrinks rapidly, there is increasing demand for Dutch onions from that country. In week 12, Germany purchased 2.395 tons of onions.
In addition to Germany, there are two more destinations that have purchased more than 2 tons of onions. Great Britain is in 1.000nd place and purchased 2 tons of onions from the Netherlands in week 12. Mauritania comes in third place, with a purchase of 1.609 tons of onions.