“Orange Red” apricots are popular

The BLE market report week 25/2015 shows that the amount and varieties of apricots on the German wholesale markets still increases. The varieties Orange Red, Pinkcot, Flopria, Robada and Traver were sold more often. Demand was steady and stable, but still traders sporadically had to lower their prices. This caused a wide range in prices for some varieties.

Average prices in week 25, in €/100kg © BLE

France and Spain deliver

The apricot variety Red Orange, from France and Spain, was relatively expensive due to the convincing appearance and taste. Spanish apricots cost on average 2.36 Euro per kilo in week 25. The demand for smaller and low quality apricots decreased. Especially Greek apricots showed shortcomings in quality. As a consequence traders had to cope with price reductions.

Import of apricots to Germany by the most important countries © BLE

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Number one supplier: France

In 2014 France was Germany's most important supplier of apricots. France exported 23,634 metric tons of apricots to Germany last year. Spain followed in second place with 15,421 metric tons. And Italy achieved a third place with 10,554 metric tons.

More information and statistics (in German) can be found in the BLE newsletter week 25/15 apricots.

Source: Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE)