The carrot trade is very quiet for this time of year. Overseas exports are virtually disappearing, because Senegal is off the market. There is also little demand in Europe. Even major problems in England do not generate additional demand.
Senegal will close its borders to carrots on December 15. This means that overseas exports are increasingly coming to a standstill, while this is currently almost the only market that provided some demand for Dutch carrots. There is also little demand within Europe, even with public holidays approaching.
Being in England (due to floods) big problems with carrot. Growers cannot enter the field to cover the carrot with straw to protect it from frost. The harvest has also been delayed, it is even said that half of the harvest is in danger. However, this has not yet affected the Dutch market.
Concerns about quality
What does go away is mainly poor quality. The trade has to make an effort to get rid of these lots, which means prices are significantly lower. Concerns about quality in storage are also increasing. Many phytophthora rings have been found, and this can lead to lots rotting away at a rapid pace.
The DCA listing of Peen will remain this week. €9 is quoted for B-carrot and €10 for C-carrot. The higher price for C-carrot is mainly due to the fact that there is less supply. This is because there is less flushing.