Dutch sweet peppers formed the basis of the supply. Belgian loads followed in terms of importance. According to the German BLE, green products were the main imports from Turkey, followed by red products. A few deliveries from Poland and Spain supplemented the range. Domestic products were rare and only arrived sporadically. In Berlin, there were also relatively inexpensive Class II offers from Germany. Overall, demand was quite favorable.
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In some places, storage conditions improved as a result of the good weather. Nevertheless, prices tended to fall in most cases. Red and yellow products in particular became cheaper. In Frankfurt, Polish imports fell from EUR 13 on Monday to EUR 8 to 9 per 5 kg carton. In Munich, Spanish imports were in high demand due to their low price. Prices for green pods rose at various points during the week and stood at EUR 12 to 16 for Dutch produce in Berlin on Friday.
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Apples
The old supply from Europe continued to play an important role, but overall availability was limited. Provided that the organoleptic properties were convincing, traders were able to maintain their previous prices.
Table grapes
Italian loads predominated, with Black Magic and Victoria leading the way, followed by various Ara and IFG varieties. Apart from that, there were only Egyptian imports, but these did not play a major role.
Strawberries
Supply was clearly limited. Nevertheless, demand was met without any major problems. On the one hand, the heat had improved storage conditions, while on the other hand, customers were somewhat more cautious due to concerns about the condition of the fruit.
Cherries
German, Spanish, and Turkish products formed the basis of the assortment. As significantly lower quantities were available from Turkey than in the previous year, the sales period had already ended in some places. The presence of Spanish loads had also declined somewhat compared to 2024.
Peaches and nectarines
Spanish deliveries clearly dominated the market. Although demand also intensified, it was not always able to keep pace with supply.
Apricots
Spanish deliveries dominated the scene and gained further momentum. French supplies also increased, with Bergeval and Lady Cot impressing in terms of quality.
Bananas
The heatwave had significantly reduced storage capacity. Only by adjusting their supply were traders able to avoid price reductions.
Cauliflower
Domestic loads predominated, flanked by Polish, Belgian, and Dutch loads. Interest was very subdued due to the high temperatures.
Lettuce
Domestic and Dutch supplies were available for iceberg lettuce. Availability increased and matched the fairly brisk demand. Prices did not change significantly.
Cucumbers
Summer temperatures, reduced availability due to promotional campaigns by food retailers, and consistently strong demand led to rising prices. In some cases, these rose very sharply.
Tomatoes
As in previous weeks, Dutch and Belgian loads dominated. Supplies from Poland, Italy, and Spain played only a minor role.
Source: BLE