Latest news & market data - Potato market week 3 / January 2026
1. supply situation & demand
Supply & demand:
The German potato market continues to be characterized by a strong supply surplus in week 3/2026.
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The supply situation remains ample, as stocks from the large 2025 harvest are still high.
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Demand in the food retail sector is in the usual seasonal, moderate range, but is not strong enough to significantly reduce the supply surplus.
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Alternative utilization channels (feed, biogas) are also being used to sell free produce.
Regional producer prices - Germany / CW 2-3:
Current market data from various sources show stable to slightly declining producer prices in Germany:
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North Rhine-Westphalia: approx. 16.00 €/dt for table potatoes(waxy and floury).
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Schleswig-Holstein: table potatoes are in the range of 10.00 - 14.00 €/dt(producer prices free on ramp).
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Saxony: waxy ~ 15.00 €/dt; predominantly waxy ~ 14.00 €/dt; floury ~ 15.00 €/dt(constant value compared to the previous week).
Export & processing:
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Export demand remains limited as many neighboring countries are also well supplied.
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The processing industry continues to show little activity - there is hardly any demand for free industrial goods.
2nd European Processing Potato Index (EPPI)
Current status:
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According to time series from 15.01.2026, the EEX potato price (industrial commodity, April 2026 contract) was quoted at €6.50/100 kg and showed no change from the previous day.
The EEX spot price continues to reflect weak pricing in the industrial goods segment due to the supply surplus.
3. price development & composite effects
Domestic market:
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Prices for table potatoes remain in the usual seasonally low to moderate range and are moving in a narrow band, with no significant upward trend.
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Despite seasonal promotions and selective demand from food retailers, retailers have not yet been able to significantly reduce stocks.
Global / European trends:
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The 2025 season continues to be accompanied by a high level of supply, which is also leading to high stock levels in neighboring European countries.
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This is leading to sustained price pressure and tight margins for producers, as independent industry analyses confirm.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The market situation in the third week of January 2026 continues to be characterized by a significant supply surplus and low prices. The table potato market shows stable but low producer prices with little upward movement. The EPPI reference value or EEX spot price of €6.50/100 kg reflects the persistently weak industrial commodity situation. Without significant demand stimuli from exports or processing, price pressure remains.
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