Sinterklaas has yet to arrive in the Netherlands, but the onion sector is already looking ahead to Christmas. Onion exports are going well, and it would be crazy for that to change in the weeks leading up to Christmas. However, the mood is shifting somewhat. If you, as a grower, still want to use genuine Africa-compatible onions, the clock is ticking relentlessly. Jurphaas Lugtenburg, market specialist at DCA Market Intelligence, outlines the background.