Spanish peaches and nectarines dominated the market but lost importance overall. According to the German BLE, Italian deliveries were also somewhat limited. Shipments from Turkey and France supplemented the market. Greek and domestic loads were only supplementary. The season entered its final phase. Nevertheless, the fruit was still of excellent quality. Demand was also quite favorable and was met without any major effort. 
© BLE The fact that less produce was available overall this year was noticeable in the markets, as prices remained at the fairly high level of the previous weeks. Although there were minor fluctuations in both directions, these remained within the usual range. Spanish deliveries dominated the Platerina and Paraquayo segments. In Munich, prices tended to rise slightly, while in Berlin they fell a little.
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Apples
The presence of new European produce expanded noticeably. In addition to Germany, Italy, France, and the Netherlands were also represented in this sector. The organoleptic properties left little to be desired. Customers were keen to buy. However, discounts were unavoidable due to the extensive availability.
Pears
Italian supplies increased, with Carmen in particular being delivered in greater quantities. Santa Maria also gained in importance. Domestic Clapps Liebling gained in importance, costing EUR 1.85 per kg in Frankfurt for size 70 mm+. Spanish Limonera and Williams Christ complemented French Dr. Jules Guyot.
Table grapes
In addition to the dominant Victoria, Michelle Palieri, and Black Magic, Italy primarily sent various Arra varieties into the race. Overall, their presence had intensified. France, Spain, and Greece also participated in the market. Turkish imports had increased in the form of Superior Seedless.
Strawberries
In general, the quality of the fruit was impressive, but the season is coming to an end: deliveries from Germany were noticeably down, and Dutch, Belgian, and Polish shipments were also significantly lower. Rainy weather at the beginning of the week reduced storage capacity in some cases.
Cherries
Domestic supplies dominated and were only supplemented by small quantities from Poland and Belgium. Very expensive Canadian and Dutch shipments arrived in Frankfurt. Demand was not particularly strong, and demand was easily met. Products from 30 mm were in demand and sold well.
Plums
In addition to the dominant Top and Cacak varieties, Katinka and Bühler Frühzwetschge were the main varieties available from Germany. The first Hanita complemented the range in several markets. In addition, a few imports from Eastern Europe were available, which were generally of good quality.
Apricots
The assortment consisted mainly of French, Spanish, and Italian shipments. Deliveries from Turkey dried up over the course of the week. German and Polish offers supplemented the supply. At the end of the season, demand could be met without difficulty.
Lemons
South African and Spanish loads predominated. Argentinian imports arrived in Frankfurt and Hamburg. In Frankfurt, there were also offers from Uruguay and Chile. Overall, availability was slightly limited.
Bananas
The holidays noticeably worsened storage conditions. At times, surpluses built up, which then led to overripe produce. Price reductions were necessary to reduce stocks.
Cauliflower
The presence of the dominant domestic loads declined slightly. Availability was not always sufficient to satisfy demand. This led to deliveries from Poland, which participated in marketing to a limited extent but were unable to completely fill the supply gap.
Lettuce
Colored lettuce came exclusively from Germany. Head lettuce was available from domestic and Belgian sources. Iceberg lettuce came from domestic sources and the Netherlands. Supply was generally sufficient to meet demand. Business was relatively uneventful; the holidays did not prove particularly positive for marketing.
Cucumbers
The range of cucumbers consisted of domestic, Dutch, and Belgian supplies. Availability was limited. Storage capacity was restricted in some cases due to the holidays. Nevertheless, prices tended to rise in most cases.
Tomatoes
Dutch and Belgian loads dominated the market. Domestic, Italian, Polish, and Spanish loads were also available. Supply decreased, and demand could not always be fully met. As a result, prices tended to rise.
Sweet peppers
Dutch products dominated the market. Red and yellow peppers were generally available in sufficient quantities and were therefore able to maintain their prices for the most part. Green peppers were sometimes in short supply and, therefore, became more expensive in some cases. Turkish loads had to contend with quality issues in some places.
Source: BLE