The Price of Eggplant in Italy Rose 41% WoW as New Production is Delayed

The supply of eggplants in Italy has declined considerably due to the delayed Sicilian production from unfavorable weather. In Week 21, the wholesale price in the Verona market registered a substantial increase of 41% WoW, standing at USD 1.24/kg. The local demand for the highly consumed vegetable in Italy is strong, which has pushed prices up.
The supply of eggplants in Italy has declined considerably due to unfavorable weather delaying Sicilian production. In Week 21, the wholesale price in the Verona market registered a substantial increase of 41% WoW, standing at USD 1.24/kg. The local demand for the highly consumed vegetable in Italy is strong, which has pushed prices up. Usually, by this time of the year, the Italian market is supplied with significant quantities of eggplants as the spring harvest in Sicily is at its peak. However, severe bad weather experienced in Sicily in April and the beginning of May, has delayed spring production. The region of Sicily, where approximately 90% of the total eggplant production is grown, has suffered intense rainfall and winds that delayed several crops and damaged others. By Week 20 of the year, the quantities entered on the market are considerably lower than in previous weeks.