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Netherlands and European agricultural commodity trends

Overview

The agricultural market in the Netherlands has experienced fluctuations in both produce and feed prices. In late August, the onion market saw supply and pricing shifts influenced by weather patterns. While rainfall facilitated harvesting after a heatwave, there was a noted scarcity of large-sized onions. Transaction prices for yellow seed onions were reported between €25 and €35 per 100 kg, while red onions ranged from €26 to €37.50. By the end of August, broader commodity trends showed divergent movements. Animal feed prices rose, with maize kernel mash and beef steer steer mash seeing notable increases. In the fresh produce sector, strawberry prices decreased significantly, whereas blueberry prices rose by an average of €0.23 to €3.94. Other items, such as broccoli, cucumbers, mango, and greenhouse tomatoes, remained relatively stable. By mid-September, retail trends in the Netherlands showed further shifts. Broccoli prices decreased by 11.6%, falling from an average of €1.28 to €1.13 per 500 grams, a change driven by promotions at retailers such as Albert Heijn and Plus. Blueberries also saw a price decrease of an average of €0.26, reaching €3.93 per 300 grams. In contrast to previous trends, strawberries were the only product to experience a price increase, rising from €3.49 to €3.59. Regarding the onion sector, export volumes at the end of August remained comparable to the previous year despite a significantly reduced harvest. Production was expected to reach between 1.2 and 1.3 million tons, down from over 1.7 million tons in the prior year. This supply reduction coincided with substantial price increases; while farmers sold onions for just over 10 cents per kilo last year, current prices were nearing 30 cents per kilo. By late September, the European onion market faced volatility driven by heat and drought.

Entities

Netherlands · Stoop AgroTrade · Jumbo · Russia · European Union

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    European onion markets face volatility due to heat and drought

    Heat and drought are reshaping the European onion market, affecting harvest timings and yields in Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany.

  2. 9 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Onion harvest expected to reach 3 million tons in Europe

    Onion production in the Netherlands, Germany, and Poland is expected to reach 3 million tons, with strong harvests of large bulbs reported in Poland and Germany.

  3. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Netherlands onion exports remain steady despite lower yields

    Dutch onion exports remain steady despite a smaller harvest and significantly higher prices compared to last year.

  4. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Agricultural produce prices fluctuate in Catalonia and the Netherlands

    Recent market data shows price fluctuations in produce: Catalonia reports varied regional costs for vegetables and fruits, while Dutch retail sees cheaper broccoli and blueberries but more expensive berries.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Agricultural commodity prices show mixed trends in the Netherlands

    Dutch agricultural reports show rising mixed feed prices in August, while fresh produce trends vary, with cheaper strawberries and more expensive blueberries.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Netherlands onion market sees price shifts amid harvest and research updates

    The Dutch onion market faces fluctuating prices and supply shifts due to weather-impacted harvests, while the sector prepares a €6 million investment in research and sustainability via the Uireka program.

Sources

agf.nl · boerenbusiness.nl · businessam.be · demolenaar.nl · diaridigital.tarragona21.com · freshplaza.com · freshplaza.de · freshplaza.es · freshplaza.fr · gargalianoionline.gr · groentennieuws.nl · hortoinfo.es · landvanons.nl · lekkertafelen.nl · typos.com.cy · valenciafruits.com

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