Significant potato shortages and high prices in the European market

Published 2023년 6월 9일

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Robert Voskamp of Dutch company Rola Fresh has noted a surge in the market price for small potatoes, with prices starting at 1.70 euros and reaching over 2 euros per kilo due to a severe shortage, particularly of red-skinned potatoes. This shortage is a result of a disappointing potato harvest last year and a delayed harvest this year across Europe. Rola Fresh imports most of its potatoes from Israel and some from France, but the quality of the French potatoes is declining. The potato deficit is expected to persist into next month, with only small quantities and low-quality tubers available locally. Rola Fresh sells its potatoes to various European and international markets, including Dubai, through Dutch exporters.

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“I've never seen a potato market so hot,” says Robert Voskamp of Dutch company Rola Fresh. Prices for small potatoes, he said, currently start at 1.70 euros and even exceed 2 euros per kilo. These are unprecedented prices. The biggest shortage is red-skinned potatoes, they are not found anywhere in Europe, EastFruit reports with reference to FreshPlaza. “The potato harvest last year was very disappointing, and this year it is delayed across Europe. We import most of our potatoes from Israel and also some from France. They are good potatoes, but most of them have yet to be harvested,” explains Robert. “We also still import last year's potatoes from France, but it's getting more and more difficult in terms of quality. However, due to the lack of a better option, the market accepts it.” Harvesting in NW Europe has not started yet. Potato harvest prospects look good so far, but harvest is delayed. “Somewhere in the market there are local potatoes, but most of the tubers are of low ...

Source: Eastfruit