Price carrot shoots through the roof

Business was done this week (week 13) for prices between €200 and €225 per box (B-carrot, delivery April/May). Since at least 600 kilos must come from 1 box, this means a price of a maximum of €37,50 per 100 kilos. This is considerably more than 2 weeks ago, when trading took place for €30 per 100 kilos. These prices are considerably above the stock exchange quotation.

Traders say that they do not want to do business for €30 per 100 kilos, because sales only yield between €28 and €35 ​​per 100 kilos. They also indicate that prices of €200 to €225 per box are only paid for top quality, and that therefore lots are still sold for €30 per box. The rapid increase in prices cannot be directly reflected in selling prices. In addition, there were also traders who found it quieter on the market.

Increase since February
The price of carrot has been on the rise since February and rose to €200 per box. After the price remained stable for a short time last week, the market is now picking up again. This while the Emmeloord Exchange still recorded a price range of €12 to €23 for week 28 (with a price-oriented mood).

(Text continues below the chart)Carrot prices are currently on the rise.

Good storage
The carrot price is on the rise because most of the poorer quality carrots are gone, leaving good quality. "The carrot quality is currently excellent, although it is sometimes disappointing when samples are actually taken," says Cor van Maanen, field sales representative at storage specialist Omnivent. He advises keeping the temperature of carrots low in storage. "It is important to keep this at 1 degree Celsius (or lower), especially because sales are a bit later this year."

In addition, eyes are focused on developments in Southern Europe. In Italy, for example, growers have sown much fewer carrots and onions. This may result in less product being available in June. A lot of rain is expected to fall in the coming period, which means: the harvest time is adjusted backwards.