The table potato sector remains balanced and calm. Sales increased slightly as a result of promotional activities by food retailers. Imported goods from Cyprus, France and Italy are increasingly being added to domestic goods. In addition to the slight improvement in consumer demand, bulk consumers increased their purchases. With the start of the European asparagus season
asparagus season, the effects were only slight and are having an impact. Actual correlations only emerged in isolated cases. The bottom line is that price increases cannot be implemented due to the overall market situation.
Industrial potato prices continue to head south. However, the EEX is showing signs of bottoming out. The price decline that has been going on for some time now seems to be gradually leveling out. The dry weather in northern Europe is being used to prepare the ground for the next potato season. The chances of a good early potato harvest are positive at this point in time.
ZMP Live Expert Opinion
The table potato market remains balanced and calm. Large-scale consumers are stimulating demand slightly. More potatoes are being imported, particularly from the EU. Industrial potatoes are subject to falling prices, which is also reflected on the EEX.
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