After weeks of export figures well above the five-year average, onion exports show a dip in the latest figures. Not shocking in itself, but it does take some getting used to.
In week 13, 16.174 tons of onions crossed the border, according to figures from KCB/GroentenFruit Huis. That is less than last year this week when 20.740 tons were exported and also more than 1.000 tons below the five-year average for this week, which is 17.211 tons. In total, 1.038.897 tons of onions have been exported so far this season, which is the second best export ever. Only in the 2021/22 season were more onions exported.
Export is a European party this week. The most important buyer is Great Britain with 2.179 tons. Spain follows shortly after with 1.999 tons. In third place is Italy, which imported 1.249 tons of onions from the Netherlands. These are also the only destinations that purchased more than 1.000 tons. Furthermore, we also encounter Germany, Poland and Belgium in the top 10 in week 13. In total, 74 countries were buyers of Dutch onions.
Link between largest and smallest customer
There is a link between the largest and smallest buyers of onions this week. At the bottom of the list are the British Virgin Islands with an import of 14 kilos of onions.