Market developments & supply situation
The German potato market remains characterized by high supply pressure at the start of the year.
Even after the holidays, the supply situation is comfortable. Stocks are well filled,
which, combined with the usual seasonal restrained demand, leads to stable but low prices.
prices.
Sales in the food retail sector were quiet in week 2 2026. Retailers
reported subdued reordering activity. Sufficient qualities are in stock regionally.
The frost period has hardly affected marketing so far. However, supply continues to exceed
continues to exceed demand.
The EPPI was last published on January 8, 2026. The market-oriented indicator value for
industrial goods is around € 6.50/100 kg. This value reflects the ongoing market weakness in the processing
segment - due to high stock levels and subdued demand from the processing industry.
processing industry.
Regional producer prices
Region Variety Price range (€/dt)
- Schleswig-Holstein waxy 10.00 - 14.00
- Schleswig-Holstein waxy waxy 10.00 - 13.00
- Germany waxy waxy (Ø) 14,
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The market situation in CW 2/2026 reflects a market with a persistent supply surplus, moderate demand and a price-stabilizing, but not upward trend. Producer prices remain in a narrow range around € 14.50/dt, while the industrial market remains under pressure due to low activity.
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