Onion exporters delivered an above-average weekly volume abroad in week 30. African countries are increasingly entering the market, but Central America also remains interested and buys Dutch onion sets.
In week 30 (fourth week of July), a total of 19.287 tons of onions crossed the Dutch border. The figures from KCB/GroentenFruithuis show this. The weekly volume is therefore almost 6.000 tons higher than a week earlier, or an increase of 44%. During these weeks of the export season we usually see the volume increase significantly. The weekly volume is even 3.000 tons higher than last season, which means that the backlog is being made up somewhat. However, total exports are still more than 5.000 tons of onions behind the 2023/24 season up to and including week 30.
Africa is increasingly entering the market for Dutch onions and accounts for a large share of exports. Just like last week, Ivory Coast is the largest buyer, reaching 30 tonnes in week 4.416. Great Britain follows with 3.578 tons. The top 3 is completed with 2.078 tons of onions for Guinea. Mauritania purchased 1.075 tons and Gambia 993 tons. A total of seven countries from Africa are in the top 10 export countries. Nicaragua also purchased a large volume with 755 tons, bringing the total this season to just under 2.000 tons.