Global Market

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PEPPERS

The pepper market finds itself in different phases across the globe at the moment. In the Netherlands, prices are high due to the end of the domestic season, whilst in the UK demand for imported Spanish peppers is good. The French market is currently experiencing oversupply, due to the late of the domestic season coinciding…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BLUEBERRIES

Reports from around the world currently describe a dynamic global blueberry market. The Netherlands is grappling with an ongoing shortage, particularly from Peru and South Africa, leading to persistently high prices and challenges for suppliers. In Germany, importers face a significant drop in volumes,…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW STRAWBERRIES

The 2023 strawberry season has been a mixed bag for the various global markets. In the Netherlands, the autumn crop shot up early, causing losses later in the season. This lack of production has pushed up the prices, of which the German market is feeling the effect as they wait for the arrival of…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LIMES

As winter weather closes in on the Northern Hemisphere, the demand for limes changes accordingly. In the Netherlands, the lime market saw a resurgence in mid-October after a challenging September, attributed to lower export volumes and a robust local market in Brazil. In Germany, stable demand for limes throughout the year,…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW SWEET POTATOES

The global sweet potato market continues to widen its appeal, as interest in the product grows globally. In the Netherlands, the supply from Egypt is diminishing due to smaller exporters shifting to other products, resulting in a more stable market. Spain and Portugal also face quality issues due to a…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ORANGES

As global orange production shifts from the Southern Hemisphere to the North, the market is characterised by high prices in many countries. In the Netherlands, the transition from an expensive South African season to the arrival of Spanish oranges has impacted pricing. Germany continues to experience high prices for South…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW PINEAPPLES

The global pineapple market has seen some ups and downs recently, with lower production in the main country of origin, Costa Rica, affecting other markets. In the Netherlands, reduced pineapple planting in Costa Rica has resulted in higher prices, benefitting larger growers. In Italy, the market is…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW CUCUMBERS

The global cucumber market is a mixed bag at the moment, with some countries having had a difficult year. In the Netherlands, cucumber growers are wrapping up their traditional growing season, hoping for an extended run thanks to favorable weather conditions after a challenging year with prices trailing behind the five-year…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW APPLES

As the apple harvest in the Northern Hemisphere kicks off, the various global markets face differing challenges and situations. In the Netherlands, the season has begun on a positive note, with strong sales of Elstar apples attributed to their exceptional quality. Meanwhile, Germany is experiencing a return to a more typical…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW ONIONS

The global onion market is currently in a tumultuous situation in many markets, for the most part due to the unpredictable weather in production countries. In the Netherlands, despite high prices, concerns linger about the quality of Dutch sowing onions and unpaid invoices from the previous season. Germany anticipates a…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW BANANAS

It has been a difficult season for bananas across the global markets this year, but the prospects are looking up in some countries. In the Netherlands, the banana market is recovering after a subdued summer, with rising prices and stable supplies. Germany, however, reports weak demand but maintains stable sales, with occasional…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AVOCADOS

Avocados remain ever popular, but consumers in some countries may have to pay extra for their fruit, as reports from some markets show. In the Netherlands, El Nino's impact on Peruvian exports has resulted in lower volumes, making the transition to winter origins more challenging. France grapples with less dynamic consumption…

GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW LEMONS

The mood on the global market for lemons is generally optimistic, with the exception of those countries suffering from increasingly volatile weather conditions. In the Netherlands, the lemon market remains stable, exhibiting positive growth after a temporary lull in demand linked to moderate weather conditions. Belgium, on the…


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