Seed potato sales in the EU have already risen above 200,000 tons

Published 2024년 3월 25일

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In February, Dutch seed potato exports hit a record high due to limited availability, leading buyers, especially within the EU, to quickly secure supplies. Italy and Spain emerged as the top customers in this surge. However, despite the February peak, the total exports by the end of the month were still lower than the previous year, mainly because of decreased sales to Africa and Asia. This scarcity of seed potatoes is anticipated to affect the peak sales months of March and April, particularly within the EU, as the industry grapples with tight supply issues.

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In all those years, Dutch seed potato exports in February have not been as large as this year. The tight availability of seed potatoes this season means that buyers want to be quickly supplied with sufficient seed potatoes. Spain and Italy in particular showed strong growth last month, while Germany and France also delivered more seed potatoes in February than in previous years. Limited availability of seed potatoes Within the EU, 73,755 Dutch seed potatoes were delivered last month, as can be seen from the NAO figures. This quantity is 22,000 tons (43%) larger than in the same month last year. The export position has therefore risen to 208,025 tonnes. Italy is currently the largest customer with a total of 45,000 tons, followed by Spain with around 38,500 tons. In March and April, exports are largely focused on Belgium and Germany. Normally, March and April are the months in which most seed potatoes are sold within the EU. Now that the counter already stands at 208,025 tons at ...

Source: Boerderij