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Harvest quantity only average

The Belgian potato producers made every effort this week to drive the harvest as fast as possible. At the beginning of this week about 10% of the potato stocks were not cleared, the dry days were used to get as many tubers out of the ground. Rain showers are reported for the coming days. The announced rainfall should at least not be as strong. This could slow down the progress of the harvest....
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  • High exports to Eastern Europe and Mediterranean countries are reducing supply here
  • Heavy soils in the UK delay the harvest
  • Potato crops in the US are threatened by early frost
  • Futures exchange EEX shows only low turnover
  • Volume increase could later on the market

ZMP Market Analyses

  • The quotes for processing potatoes

    2016 Nov 23 - 10:30am

    Since the middle of November the price index for processing potatoes is listed on the EEX in Leipzig again. This index represents the average spot market quotations for goods that are free (from farm stock) the standard varieties for prompt delivery in the Western European countries. Through this index and the futures market prices, the market...

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  • Market situation for processing potatoes

    2016 Nov 10 - 2:53pm

    The potato crop in Western Europe was completed in the last few days. The mostly weak this year qualities and yields could be harvested thus at least completely. From the individual countries, the statistical authorities so after report the estimated results that indicate a...

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  • The courses at the tipping point?

    2015 Oct 13 - 3:17pm

    On the potato futures market the courses are in recent weeks increasingly under pressure. The Rodearbeiten progressed very well until mid-October with nearly ideal conditions, so that the processors had no difficulties with the supply contract goods. The income and strength...

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