There's no reason for optimism when looking at cucumber prices on the German markets. The domestic produce sees large supplies, so preference is given to that, as can be seen in the BLE figures for week 27.
In Frankfurt, at first only produce in the 350-400 gram range was offered. Later in the week, the other sizes followed. Looking at the prices, the 600-750 gram produce particularly stands out. Because of the limited supplies, they remained on par. The mini cucumbers saw a lot of interest: even the first supply from Albania saw a lot of purchases on Friday.
In Hamburg, there was a decent supply from the own hinterland, which meant there was little attention for Dutch produce. The supply ensured lower prices. In Cologne, demand was lacking for a satisfactory trade situation, causing trade to stay at insignificant levels.
In Munich, the domestic produce dominated the market as well, and produce from other countries only served to complement. In such a situation, many traders tend to prefer the German produce. Prices were average as a result.
In Berlin, supplies from the Netherlands and local cultivation were high as well, which didn't exactly push up prices. Quality problems did cause some pressure on the market, but that mainly benefited Belgian produce. By delivering consistently good quality in only two sizes, price pressure could be evaded somewhat there. Mini cucumbers from Turkey also saw high demand.