For the first time this growing season, the magical limit in the weekly export of Dutch onions has been crossed. How does that compare with last year's figures?
So far there has been no complaints about the export figures. The figures are ahead of the record year 2020. The latest export figures are from week 39 and amount to 41.710 tonnes. This is the first time this season that exports have exceeded the magical limit of 40.000. Last season we exceeded this limit a total of 5 times, with the best period being weeks 45 to 48, in which more than 40.000 were exported four times in a row. In the best week (45), more than 47.000 tons of onions crossed the Dutch border.
Today's onion exports are mainly focused on demand from Africa. There is also demand from Asia and Europe. There is less interest in Dutch onions in Central and South America. Last week (42) exports felt a bit calmer again. Exporters therefore do not expect an export of 40.000 tons.
Little liveliness
It was relatively quiet on the farm this week. Packers have brought in enough onions during the off-field period, which they are now working on. Onion growers see the good export figures and therefore hold on to the onions. As a result, there is little vibrancy on both the demand and supply sides.
Nevertheless, the stock exchange listings in Middenmeer and Emmeloord took a small step up this week. Both stock exchange committees recorded a plus of €0.50. In Emmeloord the highest price is recorded at €11 to €12.50. There are no changes in the quotations for red onions this week.
Bale prices remain unchanged this week. An overview of the bale prices can be found in the DCA listing Bale price Onions.