The NEPG has estimated its crop estimate this week at just under 27. million tonnes. This represents an increase of 10% compared to 2018, but the long-term average is exceeded by only about 2%. The increase in crops is mainly due to a 9% increase in acreage in the five main European producing countries. For processed goods in Germany, the contract deliveries are on schedule. In particular top qualities of the variety Innovator are in demand and can achieve surcharges. Meanwhile, fried potatoes are becoming scarce in the Niederladen. Free games are searched, but hardly offered, because stock items are often not sweaty. In the export, Dutch processing potatoes currently achieve between 15-18 Euro / dt. Particularly from southern and eastern Europe, above all Poland, large batches are called up. Speiseware continues to be stable. The prices were up again in the federal funds. Demand both from home and abroad is good. The supply situation is scarce. Field goods are no longer available and stock items are usually not sweaty. (VR-Agrarberatung)
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
After the high-altitude flight last week Friday, the potatoes stabilize on the EEX. However, much trading does not take place. Today, just before 1 pm, Knoellen traded at 16.80 euros. The progressive harvest for processing potatoes limits the chances of harvest losses. Only on the Kleiböden in the Netherlands, the clearing is still stagnating. The probability of crop failure is highest for observers. The average prices remain constant, only in the quotation ranges there is a small decline in the Niederladen. In Belgium, the market appears to be balanced at the current level.