The presence of Spanish oranges increased significantly, although it remained lower than the previous year. The Navelina, offered in various calibers, were the most popular. In Frankfurt, Portuguese Newhalls were also offered at €2.20/kg. There were also untreated oranges from Italy, which, despite prices varying between €1.80 and €2.40/kg, attracted sufficient interest. The Greek arrivals were exclusively intended for Berlin, where they were marketed in the form of juice. According to the BLE, the European offer has generally gained in importance.
On the other hand, the relevance of South African batches decreased, although their position remained stronger than in 2023. Valencia Late, Midknight and various Navel varieties lost market share, while benefiting from favorable demand . Sporadic arrivals from Zimbabwe and Uruguay have also been recorded. Overall, storage capacities have improved at this time of year. Quotations for South African lots rose in many places due to available volumes, while those for Spanish oranges frequently fell slightly due to ample supply.
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Apples
Local products dominated the market: Elstar, Boskoop, Tenroy and Jonagold formed the basis of the assortment. Italy mainly supplied Golden Delicious, Granny Smith and Pink Lady, while France focused on the Jazz and Pink Lady varieties.
Pears
The Turkish varieties Santa Maria and Deveci as well as the Italian Abate Fetel and Santa Maria were the main references. The Netherlands highlighted the Xenia and Conference, while Germany offered the Alexander Lucas, Xenia and Conference. The Belgian Conference as well as the Spanish Abate Fetel and Williams Christ completed the offer.
Table grapes
The presence of Italian grapes has visibly decreased, leading to stability or a slight increase in prices. At the end of the season, the quality of products from southern Europe remained convincing. At the same time, overseas imports gradually gained importance.
Citrus
Supply of clementines was lower than the previous year, with Spanish volumes particularly reduced compared to 2023. Italian imports followed in importance, with complements from Greece. Moroccan arrivals have intensified.
Lemons
Cooler temperatures spurred interest in lemons, but the need could easily be met. Spanish batches dominated, supplemented by Turkish and South African contributions. In some cases, prices have fallen slightly.
Bananas
Supply and demand were generally balanced, limiting tariff adjustments. Munich reported price cuts that encouraged sales, while in Berlin prices rose slightly.
Cauliflower
Italian batches have taken precedence over local products, which until then had been dominant. Imports from France and Belgium were also observed. One-off contributions from the Netherlands and Spain had only a marginal impact on the market.
Salads
Iceberg salads were mainly imported from Spain, while the Netherlands made a limited contribution. Belgian head lettuces outperformed Italian products. The presence of French batches increased, offsetting the drop in national volumes.
Cucumbers
Spanish arrivals predominated, followed by Belgian batches. In Munich and Berlin, Greek cucumbers appeared. Products from heated and lit crops in the Netherlands and Belgium experienced supply tensions, without any notable impact on prices.
Tomatoes
A wide assortment was available, with a notable increase in arrivals from Spain, Turkey and Italy. Moroccan imports, particularly for round tomatoes, played a key role. Dutch and Belgian volumes decreased slightly.
Sweet peppers
Spanish batches dominated, with Turkish, Dutch and Moroccan contributions in addition. As the season drew to a close in the Benelux, availability reduced, generally leading to higher prices.
Source : BLE
