The market situation for processing potatoes is developing more firmly towards the weekend. The increase in the futures market on the EEX in Leipzig also caused spot market prices to rise. Reka accordingly raised its listing to 23.50 euros/dt for Fontante and Challenger, Agria is listed for the first time at a price of 25 euros/dt. Although the factories are still hardly looking for free goods, they are currently willingly accepting surplus quantities from contract cultivation and lots that only have a short shelf life. The factories are satisfied with the French fries heels. So far, despite general inflation, there hasn't been a noticeable drop in consumer demand. Many are expecting that buyers from the Benelux region will increasingly be active on the German market from mid-January. There are also signs of a price increase on the Belgian market. Fiwap's listings for Innovator increased significantly this week. Belgapom left their listings unchanged overall today. However, demand and supply are still below average in Belgium. In France, too, prices have not moved recently.At the food market , producers and traders are satisfied with the orders for the Christmas business. Because of the wintry temperatures, there is also relaxation in the warehouses, as the germ pressure decreases significantly. While demand from Eastern Europe remains subdued, there are good opportunities in Africa. The prices remain stable.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
Shortly before the end of the year, the first impulses are coming to the potato market. For the new year, the prospects are firmer, at least for processing potatoes. In the first quarter, interest in free quantities should gradually increase. The food market continues to be balanced. The cool temperatures also relieve the pressure on the warehouse and thus ensure that the supply is not oppressive.
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