Netherlands: Much fewer seed potatoes were sold to overseas destinations

게시됨 2024년 1월 23일

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The Dutch Potato Organization (NAO) has reported a significant 26% decrease in seed potato exports for the 2023-2024 season, marking the lowest export volume in at least five years. The decline, which saw only 282,500 tons sold abroad compared to 383,000 tons the previous year, is attributed to a late growing season, challenging conditions, and disappointing yields. Geopolitical instability and civil war have also impacted exports, particularly in Africa and Asia. The competitiveness of Dutch seed potatoes is under threat due to their high prices, with buyers potentially turning to alternatives from Scotland or France.

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The first export figures published this week by the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO) for the 2023-2024 season show that seed potato exports are more than 26 percent lower than last year. Up to and including December 31, 282,500 tons of seed potatoes from the 2023 harvest have been sold abroad. Last year at the same reference point, this was still 383,000 tons, so more than 100,000 tons more. The current level of export volume is by far the lowest in at least the past five years. For the 2022 harvest, the Dutch seed potato sector recorded an export record of almost 860,000 tons last year. This year, due to area shrinkage and disappointing yields, much less seed potato is available. The sector must make every effort to provide regular customers with sufficient starting material. “Not surprising at all,” says Peter Ton, director of trading company Stet Holland, about the export figures. 'The growing season was late, challenging and resulted in disappointing yields. The moderate ...

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