The quotations for processing potatoes, meanwhile, remain stable. In the Netherlands, last week's gains of € 0.25 / t were reversed yesterday. The other European prices remain constant this week. In Belgium, the Bintje and Fontane varieties are in a balanced market, with only challengers showing supply overhang. Free goods are traded everywhere to a small extent, the customers focus these days and probably in the coming weeks on the handling of contract goods. On the cash markets for food goods, the firmer prices continue to prevail. There can be no talk of a normal November lull. Especially packers ask for brisk goods. At EEX potatoes are traded more firmly. On Monday, the trade started at 16.70 euros, yesterday, the 18-euro mark was touched again. This morning, the April contract is trading weaker to a lesser extent. For the first time, the spot index was published again this week, starting with 13.70 euros in the new season. In the cash index, the prices from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and France are weighted at 25% each.
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Many fields that could still be cleared are still too wet. Rainfall is also reported for the coming days, especially for Belgium and France. Market observers assume that about 5-10% of the potatoes are in the soil here. In the United Kingdom even more than 15 - 20% of the expected harvest. However, the remaining field stocks are difficult to partially impossible to clear. According to forecasts, the weather on the island should remain typically English.
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