The market does not have many leeks available at the moment. This is due to the short supply of the cultivators. The old harvest is coming to an end and the new harvest will not start properly for a few weeks. “We now have some leeks from the old harvest, but they are slightly less good qualitatively. Additionally, we have small volumes of thin leeks from the new harvest, but not every market wants them,” says Pol Dendauw of Calsa.
Thin leeks
Dendauw indicates a market such as France still buys thin leeks, but many countries prefer thick leeks. “We currently have supply mostly in sizes 2/3. We have a weekly supply of approximately 150 tonnes of new leeks at the REO Auction. This means prices are high, about 1.25 on the clock. When volumes start increasing in several weeks, prices will drop below one Euro again, I expect.”
Fine season
According to Dendauw there was good demand for leeks all through May. “The weather also had some influence on that. It was a bit colder, and that is always good for demand. Prices were good, and quality as well. Everyone in the chain could make a profit. It is always nice doing business knowing the cultivator also receives a good price.” He happily looks back on the entire season. “Price-making was fine. Last year was truly bad, but this year was better.” For more information:
Pol Dendauw
Calsa NV
Roeselaarsestraat 9b
8850 Ardooie
Tel: +32 51 74 73 74
Fax: +32 51 74 69 36
www.calsa.be