Kartoffeln News, 06/23/2023

On the processing market, the goods have been completely cleared almost everywhere. Belgian buyers in particular are trying to get the last batches, which are still suspected to be in individual warehouses, and pay between 55 and 60 euros/dt for varieties such as Fontane. Transactions can hardly be registered in Belgium, just like in Germany, because the raw material is more than scarce. In France, too, the warehouses are empty, and quantities are scarce or non-existent here. In Germany, film-early early varieties are expected in the southern potato-growing areas from around the 25th or 26th week of the year. Overall, however, the early varieties are also somewhat behind in their development. However, the most recent precipitation, which also spread across large parts of France and Germany as a storm, has improved the water supply for the fields overall. Early potatoes from Germany are also scarce at the end of this week. Where possible, early potato stocks can be cleared quickly and early, and there is a corresponding demand. Imported potatoes have become scarcer overall, even if Spain is now able to deliver a little more. Prices are firm and stable.It remains to be seen whether this will remain the case. It is speculated that some early potatoes, which would also be suitable as fries, could stay in the ground longer and flow towards Belgium as processed goods. No potatoes were traded on the EEX this week.