Price levels in Spain’s horticulture have been relatively stable. The prices for the tomato fluctuated in early June around € 0.25 / kg. The price of the ribbed tomato fell to 0.36 € / kg. The smooth and pear shaped varieties were sold for a better price between 0.28 and 0.23 € / kg, while the long-life varieties were of equal price (€ 0.20 / kg).
The tomato yield in Almeria is estimated to drop with 40-50% compared to previous weeks. Despite this decrease, the average rate hasn’t gone up.
Peppers
The pepper is sold for stable prices averaging € 0.38 / kg. The red Lamuyo is expensive and the green Lamuyo drops in price. The price of the Italian pepper is stable (€ 0.25 / kg).
In Almeria, the harvest of peppers is almost over, while the harvest of the Italian pepper is in full swing on the East coast.
Cucumber
The cucumber decreased by 10 cents and arrived at an average price of 0.16 € / kg. The Almeria cucumber has increased in price (€ 0.23 / kg). The French version and the small cucumber fluctuated respectively around 0.13 to 0.11 € / kg.
Zucchini and eggplant
The price and production decline are characteristic to the zucchini and eggplant around this time, with on average € 0.48 / kg and 0.27 € / kg.
The zucchini is exported to Europe and rising in price due to the decrease in production in Central Europe. The aubergines fluctuate in price because of the quality and the confluence of the harvest periods.
Beans
The string bean and haricot have been marked down to 1.32 and 1.67 / kg respectively. Morocco and Kenya compete significantly with the Spanish bean. The harvest of greenhouse beans ended in Almeria and Granada, but on the East coast, this crop is somewhat delayed.
Markets
Europe buys mainly Dutch horticultural products. A significant amount of aubergines and courgettes come from Spain.
Source: La Junta de Andalucía
