Netherlands: Seed potato sales within Europe are slightly ahead

Published 2024년 2월 23일

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As of January 31, 2023, sales of Dutch seed potatoes to European countries have risen to 149,000 tons, up from 141,000 tons the previous year, possibly due to a scarcity of seed potatoes. Spain, Italy, and the UK increased their purchases, while Germany and Belgium showed less interest. However, sales to African countries dropped to 126,000 tons from 188,000 tons, with Algeria, Egypt, and Morocco buying significantly less.

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While on reference date January 31, 2023, 141,000 tons of Dutch seed potatoes had been shipped to countries within Europe, this year at the same time of measurement, 149,000 tons were sold to European countries. A possible cause for the increase is the current scarcity of seed potatoes, which means that buyers are purchasing their starting material earlier than normal. Countries such as Spain (+5,000 tons), Italy (+4,000 tons) and the United Kingdom (+1,700 tons) purchased more seed potatoes in January than in the same month last year. Germany (-3,000 tons) and Belgium (-2,000 tons) were less interested in Dutch seed potatoes. Africa 126,000 tons ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst