Tridge summary
Spain's potato production has seen a significant decrease, reaching its historical minimum with a drop of 7% compared to the previous campaign, resulting in 1,942,778 tons. This decline is attributed to adverse weather conditions and high temperatures, with the European market also being impacted. Despite setting a new record for exports with €105.5 million, Spain's market share in the community consumption sector has diminished, with competition intense from France, Germany, and the Netherlands. Consumers in Spain are experiencing a decrease in household consumption, despite higher prices per producer, with the average price rising more than the increase in the per-household unit value. The start of the season in April was affected by adverse weather, leading to higher average prices, some of which are the highest since 2016.
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Original content
Potato production in Spain has fallen compared to the previous campaign, having reached its historical minimum with 1,942,778 tons (-7%). This is due to both spring weather and high summer temperatures. The effects of the drought have also affected the European market with drops in the volumes harvested in the main producing countries, mainly France. Potato consumption pending abroad with an unfavorable trend in recent years. Exports from Spain have reached a new record during the 2022 campaign (until Sep) with €105.5 million, although imports have practically doubled the value of our shipments. At the EU level, our main supplier is France, which continues to grow throughout the national territory. Seed potato dependent on imports to meet domestic demand. After the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit), the Netherlands is substituting shipments originating from this Third Country. The demand for potatoes for consumption in the community market continues ...
Source: Agronoticias
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