Tridge summary
In the 2023/2024 season, France achieved a significant growth in its potato exports, marking a 12% increase to a total of 2.581 million tons, making it the world's leading potato exporter. This surge in exports led to a 37% rise in their value compared to the previous year. Spain became the primary market for French potatoes, receiving a record 671.1 thousand tons, followed by Belgium with 774.9 thousand tons and Italy with 308.7 thousand tons. The Netherlands also doubled its imports of French potatoes. Furthermore, French producers have successfully resumed exports to the UK, which saw a substantial increase to 22.59 thousand tons, up from the previous season's 1,860 tons, following Brexit.
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According to the French Potato Producers Association (UNPT), as of July 2024, France exported a record 671.1 thousand tons of potatoes to Spain, the highest figure in the last five years, EastFruit reports. The French potato sector showed strong growth in the 2023/2024 season, strengthening its leadership as the world's leading exporter. Export volumes increased by 12%, reaching 2.581 million tons, while the value of these exports increased by 37% year-on-year. Read also: European producers disappointed with potato yields France shipped a total of 2.581 million tons of potatoes between August 2023 and July 2024, up 12% from the 2.312 million tons shipped in the same period of the previous season. This is the highest export volume in the last five years, FreshPlaza reports. Belgium was the main destination with 774.9 thousand tons, up 1% on the previous year. Spain came in second with 671.1 thousand tons, up 1% on the previous season and the highest figure in the last five years. ...
Source: Eastfruit
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