Spain: The potato campaign enters its final stretch with almost 2 million tons and rising prices

Published 2024년 12월 4일

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The recent potato campaign concluded with a production of nearly 1.94 million tonnes, achieving an average price at source 65% higher than the last five campaigns and 22% above the previous year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food highlighted a 1.7% increase in exports from last year and a 19% rise over the five-year average, reaching a record value of over 177 million euros. Prices surged in 2024 due to shorter campaigns in Andalusia and Murcia and reduced production in France, with the national average price at 0.57 euros per kilogram. Despite these positive trends, fresh potato consumption has dropped by 3% from 2023 and 11% from the average, prompting calls to promote national production and reduce dependency on imports.

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Valencia Fruits. Editorial. The potato campaign is coming to an end with a production of 1,933,963 tonnes and an average price at source 65% higher than the average of the last 5 campaigns and 22% higher than the previous year. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has met with the representative organisations of the potato sector in a meeting in which they have taken stock of the campaign, which is entering its final stretch. Exports The general director of Agricultural Production and Markets, Elena Busutil, has chaired the meeting of the sectorial table in which the data on potato exports collected by Eurostat from January to September have also been presented. These data show an accumulated volume of 298,594 tonnes sold abroad, 1.7% higher than last year and 19% above the average of the last five campaigns. In terms of value, an increasing trend is also observed. The total amount exceeds 177 million euros, a record figure that is 5.8% above the previous ...

Source: Valencia Fruits