The latest export figures for Dutch onions show that Europe is a good buyer of Dutch onions. The country of Boris Johnson leads the way. A link with his fight against obesity cannot yet be made, because these are figures from week 28.
The 2020-2021 export season for Dutch onions has now entered its second week as far as export figures are known. It has become clear in recent weeks that sales must depend, among other things, on European demand for onions.
Just like in week 27, Great Britain is also in control in week 28 when it comes to the purchase of Dutch onions. Based on provisional export figures, 1.504 tons of onions crossed the Channel. More than 2.885 tons were transported to the British until week 28, 269 tons less than last year.
The Swedes are good to take the place of second largest buyer in week 28, with an import of 632 tons. In week 27, Sweden imported 572 tons, bringing the total to 1.204 tons, which is 478 tons more than last season.
Central America
In addition to Europe, Central America is also an important buyer of Dutch onions at this time. Haiti, for example, was third on the list of largest buyers with 531 tons, which is also the first shipment of this season.
The total export figure for week 28 is currently 7.737 tons. Subsequent export information from week 27 still yields a volume of 1.768 tons. This brings the total export figure to 14.290 tons, compared to 12.462 tons last year and 24.871 tons 2 years ago.