Algeria creates a gap in seed potato exports

Algeria bought 44,375 tons of Dutch seed potatoes until the end of February. That is more than 33,000 tons less than last year. Normally, the Netherlands exports between 75,000 and 85,000 tons of seed potatoes to the North African country. The Algerian government has imposed an import quota due to a shortage of currency. Algeria is one of the most important seed potato destinations for the Netherlands. The loss of part of the sales to Algeria at this point in the sales season means that the volume of exports is lagging behind compared to previous years. Up to the end of February, 467,215 tons of seed potatoes were sold abroad. That is 22,000 tons less than last year on the same reference date. Belgium calls for more seed potatoes In addition to Algeria, less seed has so far been delivered to Italy, Portugal, Spain and Cuba, among others. The lower export volumes to these countries are partly offset by Belgium, which, with 30,511 tonnes, has already called for 20,000 tonnes more ...