With the sunny weather we've had recently, watermelon sales are experiencing a good flow. "We see this in the domestic market, but when the sun starts shining in the Scandinavian countries, sales really take off," says Jacob Aktalan of MG Fruit, based in Ridderkerk.
"Currently, we are receiving a fair amount of Dumara watermelons from Morocco. There's a reasonable availability of these, and they are being well received in the market. Prices are at a reasonable level, with a kilo price of 1.10 to 1.15 euros," the importer continues. "Additionally, we supply watermelons from Almeria. The demand for these is also strong, with selling prices between 1.20-1.25 euros."
We have just started with the melons from Almeria, and then we will switch to Murcia and finally end in La Mancha, Jacob continues. "How the quantities will develop is always hard to predict. Last year, it was expected that water shortages would reduce the number of melons coming this way, but that turned out to be less severe than anticipated. Ultimately, the success of watermelon sales in Europe depends on the temperature."
"In recent weeks, we have received a fair amount of watermelons from Senegal. This country is clearly emerging as a melon supplier. Their season fits perfectly between the last melons from Costa Rica and Panama and the Mediterranean countries," the melon importer explains.
"The supply of Galia, Cantaloupe, and yellow melons from Spain is still starting up slowly. Fortunately, we are almost past the disrupted weeks due to holidays. These pose a logistical challenge for transport, but also for sales. Monday is traditionally a good sales day. If you miss Monday, you can't easily make up for it with extra sales on Tuesday."
For more information:
Jacob Aktalan
MG Fruit
Selderijweg 90-E
2988 DG Ridderkerk
Tel: 0180 745474
Mob: +31 612676257
[email protected]
www.mgfruit.nl