Are you thinking of buying black truffles ? Now is the best time to do so because of the quality and current ripeness of the black truffles. As you all know, the black truffle season runs from December through mid-March. February is when the truffles reach their peak ripeness, offering the highest quality. At Sentidos Truferos, we'll tell you everything you need to know to buy the best quality black truffles and guarantee that the raw material is truly excellent.
Remember that if you want to be sure of the excellence of the black truffle or winter truffle you buy, purchasing black truffles from Sentidos Truferos is one of the best options. We offer the highest quality black truffles from Aragon with excellent guarantees, as we individually inspect every truffle we ship, taking into account the specific characteristics of each and every one we sell.
Price per kg of black truffle
The price of black truffles fluctuates, and we can never know for sure what price it will be sold at, since basically the price of truffles is governed by the law of supply and demand, and various factors such as the number of buyers or the amount of black truffles produced in Spain play a key role in the price of black truffles.
Another factor that determines the price of black truffles is their quality. This is one of the reasons why now is one of the best times to buy high-quality black truffles, as they are at their peak ripeness. However, it's worth noting that reaching this peak ripeness also brings a price increase per kilogram of truffles, both retail and wholesale.
Furthermore, we must consider that the price of truffles not only fluctuates from season to season, but also varies from week to week. If we analyze the price variation of black truffles throughout the season, we can see that the lowest prices are found at the beginning of the season, and the price increases as the season draws to a close, since the truffles reach their peak ripeness.
When is black truffle cheapest?
As we have already mentioned, black truffles are cheapest at the beginning of the season, but to find the optimal point between quality and price we must go to the end of January and the beginning of February.
After the Christmas holidays, black truffles reach their peak ripeness. Furthermore, demand for black truffles in the Spanish market decreases. Therefore, despite the superior quality, the price per kilogram of black truffles drops, making this an excellent time to buy high-quality black truffles.
Truffle price for the 2022-2023 season
Although the black truffle season has not yet ended, it is true that the end date is getting closer, which allows us to evaluate the evolution of the price of the truffle during the season and we can make a forecast taking into account how the price of the black truffle has varied throughout the season in previous years.
Remember that at Sentidos Truferos you'll find a space dedicated to the world of black truffles and truffle cultivation . A space where everyone connected to black truffles in one way or another will find their place.
This week, the price of black truffles reached its peak, with an average price of €1,100 per kg. However, as we mentioned, during the second week of January, after the Christmas holidays, the price of black truffles was at its lowest point of the season, at €700 per kg.
The price of black truffles has increased compared to previous years. If we analyze the prices of the 2021-2022 season, we can see that at this low point in the price of black truffles, the price per kilogram of fresh black truffles was €500, and the maximum price of the season was €1,200 per kilogram of black truffles.
The luxury of buying black truffles
What explains this price increase for a kilogram of black truffles? The truth is that black truffles have become increasingly popular as a gourmet product, which is why demand for them has risen nationwide.
Precisely for this reason, as demand for black truffles increases while production remains steady, those willing to buy them will have to pay a higher price to obtain this ingredient that will transform any dish into an exquisite delicacy. The black diamond of the kitchen maintains its exclusivity despite the increased demand.
