date:Jul 04, 2016
ch importer, the price difference between the contract and the spot market oscillates between $ 1.50 and $ 2 per box.
While the demand for bananas in Europe usually falls in the summer months, this year it has actually remained stable. Competition from summer fruit is minimal, due to the cool summer. At higher temperatures, the demand for summer fruits grows and there is not as much demand for bananas. There is also traditionally a lower demand in the holiday period, which is around the corner.