Import market for Fresh Asparagus in Netherlands (6월, 2022)

The article provides an overview of the Dutch asparagus market, highlighting the price fluctuations and trade volumes throughout the season. Asparagus prices varied between 1.80 to 15 euros per kilo, with a noticeable decrease in trade volumes, estimated to be 5 to 10 percent lower than the previous year, due to decreasing acreage and the aging population of growers. The season saw two distinct periods of high and low market activity, with an increase in prices towards the end. A significant portion of the asparagus produced is consumed domestically, with 30 percent exported to neighboring countries such as Germany, Belgium, France, and Spain, and first-time exports to the United States. The decline in asparagus sales in both the Netherlands and Germany is primarily attributed to the energy crisis and inflation.