Sweet peppers
The presence of Dutch suppliers has diminished somewhat. In contrast, Spanish deliveries gained in importance. No real supply gap was recognizable. In Frankfurt, many class II offers from the Benelux countries arrived, which in turn had a negative impact on the prices. In Hamburg, price drops were also recorded, as retail promotions hampered marketing in that area. In Berlin, prices did not change significantly as supply and demand were sufficiently balanced. In Munich and in Cologne, marketers were able to raise their prices for Dutch lots as sales improved. Red and yellow products were the most expensive. For the Turkish imports, too, customers had to dig deeper into their purses. In Frankfurt, the sellers were able to increase their prices a little for very good Spanish products in the GG size. Morocco and Belgium added small quantities to the range of goods.
Apples
Domestic products dominated as before, with Elstar, Jonagold and Boskoop. From France and Italy mostly club varieties arrived. The Netherlands also sent over cheaper Elstars and Boskoops.
Pears
Italian deliveries characterized the events. The trade was in not too exciting. Convinced of the quality of their wares, marketers could hold on to the prices of week 45.
Table grapes
There was some movement, as supplies from Peru and Brazil became more plentiful. It was a good thing that the availability of European products was dropping off.
Oranges
The Spanish Navelina formed the basis of the assortment and noticeably expanded its presence. From Europe also came Italian Navels and Navelinas and there was the Greek Valencia Late. The latter were put out as juice orangers, but despite lower prices, they hardly garnered any interest.
Small citrus fruits
Spain dominated events, aided by Italy for Clementines and by Turkey for Satsumas. The quality of the Spanish articles was usually excellent, resulting in good sales.
Lemons
Spanish Primofiori characterized events here and Turkish Enterdonato rounded them off. On the one hand, demand was unsatisfactory locally, so that stocks were forming. On the other hand, autumn weather caused accelerated sales.
Bananas
The trade was usually quiet and unremarkable. Supply was usually tuned in correctly. Therefore, prices showed hardly any changes compared to the previous week.
Cauliflower
Germany dominated the events with a clear advantage over the Netherlands and Belgium. The autumnal weather improved sales possibilities locally, and then sales were excellent.
Lettuce
Ice berg lettuce came almost exclusively from Spain, as the Dutch and German season ended in this week. Sales of domestic and Belgian open field lettuce also went well and prices rose accordingly.
Cucumbers
The importance of Spanish and Greek deliveries grew among large cucumbers. In contrast, Belgian and Dutch supply was limited. Germany was no player at all in this business anymore.
Tomatoes
The assortment consisted mainly of Spanish, Belgian and Dutch batches. Cheap supplies from Morocco and Poland rounded off the market, as well as French, Italian and German lots.