In line with what was reported above, the supply of vegetables dropped slightly at the Mercato Ortofrutticolo di Lusia, while demand remained lively. Quotations were rather high, even though there were some drop in prices compared to September 2016 due to a non-excellent quality. Fruit saw instead a surge in supplies, especially of peaches and pears. Demand wasn't able to absorb everything, so quotations remained low.
The price of garlic was lower than last year. Commercialised quantities were indeed higher, but not such to justify such a drop. According to operators, it was due to the availability of considerable quantities of foreign produce sold at very low prices.
The month of September was rather positive for red beets, swiss chard, leaf beet and puntarella. The limited supplies sold easily thanks to the lively demand. This of course means prices were on the up.
Leafed carrots were also rather popular. Quality improved compared to August and prices increased. Collected quantities were stable. Quotations were in line with September 2016, as were the quantities sold of carrots without leaves.
Cabbage did very well, with quotations over 20% higher than September 2016. White cabbage did exceptionally well with prices 65% higher than last year. Quantities sold also increased.
The price of garlic was lower than last year. Commercialised quantities were indeed higher, but not such to justify such a drop. According to operators, it was due to the availability of considerable quantities of foreign produce sold at very low prices.
The month of September was rather positive for red beets, swiss chard, leaf beet and puntarella. The limited supplies sold easily thanks to the lively demand. This of course means prices were on the up.
Leafed carrots were also rather popular. Quality improved compared to August and prices increased. Collected quantities were stable. Quotations were in line with September 2016, as were the quantities sold of carrots without leaves.
Cabbage did very well, with quotations over 20% higher than September 2016. White cabbage did exceptionally well with prices 65% higher than last year. Quantities sold also increased.
The price of cauliflowers was low in early September but increased as demand got livelier. Quality was good.
The excessive heat registered in the previous months hindered the proper ripening of onions affecting quantities available. Most onions were small (not very popular with consumers) and quotations were consistently low. Demand was livelier for the bigger grades.
Lettuce continued doing well in September as demand remained lively. Volumes of Roman and oak leaf lettuce were on the up while those of gentile and butterhead lettuce decreased. Sales prices were extremely positive for all types. Producers stressed that, to save the season, quotations should remain like this until the end of the year. After a disappointing season, the sale price of endive also increased.
White cabbage
Demand for aubergines increased leading to higher prices especially for the round type. Volumes available also increased.
The excessive heat registered in the previous months hindered the proper ripening of onions affecting quantities available. Most onions were small (not very popular with consumers) and quotations were consistently low. Demand was livelier for the bigger grades.
Lettuce continued doing well in September as demand remained lively. Volumes of Roman and oak leaf lettuce were on the up while those of gentile and butterhead lettuce decreased. Sales prices were extremely positive for all types. Producers stressed that, to save the season, quotations should remain like this until the end of the year. After a disappointing season, the sale price of endive also increased.
White cabbage
Demand for aubergines increased leading to higher prices especially for the round type. Volumes available also increased.
Being September, sweet potatoes also started being available. Quotations were rather interesting, favoured by the good quality.
2017 doesn't seem to be a good year for traditional potatoes, as quotations were not profitable and lower than last year. This is due to the slow demand caused by the excessive volumes available.
Tomatoes didn't do too bad, as quotations increased for all types thanks to the lively demand and good qualities. Unfortunately supplies dropped slightly.
Quotations of leeks and parsley were stable despite the higher volumes available. Quality was within standard for both.
The low volumes of radicchio available were very popular, leading to good sales prices.
The high temperatures led to lower celery supplies, yet demand was lively meaning quotations were good.
Courgettes did extremely well as quantities and quotations both increased. Demand was always lively also thanks to the good quality and excellent processing.
As regards fruit, apples and plums did well with good sales prices and higher commercialised volumes. The situation was not as good for melons, whose season is almost over, and pears, as excessive supplies and small grades contributed to driving quotations down.
2017 doesn't seem to be a good year for traditional potatoes, as quotations were not profitable and lower than last year. This is due to the slow demand caused by the excessive volumes available.
Tomatoes didn't do too bad, as quotations increased for all types thanks to the lively demand and good qualities. Unfortunately supplies dropped slightly.
Quotations of leeks and parsley were stable despite the higher volumes available. Quality was within standard for both.
The low volumes of radicchio available were very popular, leading to good sales prices.
The high temperatures led to lower celery supplies, yet demand was lively meaning quotations were good.
Courgettes did extremely well as quantities and quotations both increased. Demand was always lively also thanks to the good quality and excellent processing.
As regards fruit, apples and plums did well with good sales prices and higher commercialised volumes. The situation was not as good for melons, whose season is almost over, and pears, as excessive supplies and small grades contributed to driving quotations down.