Egypt: Importing 133,000 tons of potato seeds from 9 European origins

Published 2022년 12월 20일

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The Ministry of Agriculture in Egypt has reported the import of 133,475 tons of European potato seeds for the 2022-2023 season, valued at around $70 million. These seeds, imported from countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland, and others, are used for 65 approved varieties and are expected to be planted in December for the summer harvest in May. The most commonly imported varieties are 'Kara' and 'Esponta'. The total imported seeds are expected to rise to 160,000 tons, compared to 140,000 tons of the previous year. Meanwhile, the market is seeing changes with potato prices fluctuating based on quality and increase in seed prices this season.

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A report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, represented by the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, confirmed the arrival of 133,475 tons of European potato seeds for the 2022-2023 season, from October 31 to December 17. The report, a copy of which Al-Mal reviewed, revealed that shipments of seeds are imported from the Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Germany, England and Poland, for 65 varieties of approved seeds, with a value of approximately $70 million, as the average price per ton is $600 in shipments. The report indicated that 51,650 tons were imported from Scotland, 9,665 tons from Denmark, 6,122 tons from Germany, 270 tons from Austria, 125 tons from England, and 675 from Poland. He explained that 3,094 tons were imported from Belgium, 15,272 tons from France, 225 tons from Luxembourg and the Netherlands, 46,377 tons. He pointed out that the "Kara" seed was the highest, with quantities of 33.5 thousand tons, followed by the ...

Source: Almalnews