Egyptian sweet potato crop can't keep up with demand - spring onion demand starts early

Published 2021년 10월 28일

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The article highlights the dynamic of the agricultural market in Egypt, focusing on the sweet potato and spring onion seasons. Sweet potato demand has outpaced supply, resulting in a 30% price increase compared to the previous year due to increased costs in transport and packaging. All Fresh Egypt, a key player in the industry, has expanded its sweet potato cultivation by importing superior varieties and increasing its acreage to 700 hectares. On the other hand, the spring onion season has seen unexpected demand from Europe, starting earlier than expected. All Fresh Egypt began growing spring onions three years ago and has doubled its cultivation area to 300 hectares, showcasing its diversity and adaptability in the market.

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The Egyptian sweet potato season is in full swing and demand is excellent, according to an exporter. What's more, the harvest cannot keep up with demand, which has led to higher prices this year. Costs have also risen, especially for transport and packaging. The spring onion season has now also started. Demand from the Netherlands and Germany for this product started earlier than expected. Reda Ezz, founder of fresh produce exporter All Fresh Egypt, says the company has come a long way since it started selling sweet potatoes on the local market. "We are one of the largest growers of sweet potatoes in Egypt. We started by growing local varieties with red skin and red flesh. They did well on the local market in Egypt and in neighboring Arab countries. We now also import mother plants from the United States, such as the Beauregard variety. This variety keeps very well and has an excellent taste and color. Our acreage covers 700 hectares. This way we can meet the demand of all our ...

Source: AGF