The situation on the plantain banana market could scarcely have been worse at the beginning of the period. The large quantities shipped to a low-demand market had the effect of a collapse in sales conditions, and the establishment of a cycle of increased volumes / poor sales / qualitative deterioration / falling prices. The considerable scaling-back of shipments logically led to a rise in rates, which returned to a satisfactory level at the beginning of August. In September, prices subsided slightly given the more abundant supply.
Chayote and christophine
Rates were relatively stable and high for the Costa Rican chayote and christophine from July to September, with some marginal variations. The first half of August saw French-produced chayotes enter the market, obtaining slightly higher prices than for competing produce. The second half of August saw French-produced christophines make their appearance. In September, French produce saw its prices decline as the supply grew. Small air-freight shipments of christophine from Martinique at the end of July and the first half of August sold at around 2.80 euros/kg.
Dasheen shipments from Saint Vincent were suspended from mid-July to mid-August. This lack of produce caused a considerable price rise when shipments resumed. With a more normal supply tempo restored, dasheens saw their prices dip at the end of the period. A top-up air-freight supply from Martinique sold on a stable footing of 4.00 euros/kg throughout Q3.
Prices for chilli peppers from the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe and Martinique were stable in July, though at different levels depending on the origin and quality of the produce. August saw the beginning of the French and European production campaigns, which led to the disappearance of Dominican produce from the market, its profitability no longer secure. The still-limited volumes enabled a considerable increase in prices, though this was short-lived. From the second half of the month, prices took a downturn as the French supply rose, but also the supply from other European countries (Spain, Portugal, Netherlands). Only produce from Guadeloupe retained higher prices, though it too followed the general market profile.
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