
Poland: Significant price increase for new potatoes
At Warsaw’s Bronisze wholesale market, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram.
At Warsaw’s Bronisze wholesale market, domestic potatoes are priced between EUR 0.24 and EUR 0.49 per kilogram.
The Belgian Belgapom has further lowered the quotation for French fries potatoes of the Fontane variety to below 20 euros per 100 kilos. This week’s reduction amounts to 2.50 euros, bringing the price to 17.50 euros per 100 kilos.
Due to a poor harvest in 2024, Russia’s potato imports are expected to nearly double. The government has allowed duty-free imports of up to 150,000 tons to stabilize the market.
Hot weather is forcing growers to harvest
O clima quente está forçando os produtores a colher
Potato producers in Miraflor are facing a drop in prices before marketing their harvest, while tomato prices continue to decline in Somoto.
One of the most alarming aspects of this crisis is the drastic reduction in prices on the free market.
A recent IFA potato report reveals that when it comes to France, it is noted that “non-traditional” potato varieties which were grown because of the overall lack of seed last year are proving hard to move.