The Potato Interprofessional reviews the existing "stocks" of this product in Europe

Published 2021년 3월 11일

Tridge summary

The Interprofessional de la Potato in France has reported on the current state of potato stocks in various European Union countries, including the Czech Republic, where stocks of satisfactory quality are nearly depleted, leading to an anticipated increase in imports in March. The price for Czech washed potatoes is around € 0.22 - € 0.23 / kg. Other countries like Romania, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Great Britain are experiencing challenges with potato stocks, including closures, conservation issues, and variable qualities, which have impacted demand and availability. The UK has seen a decrease in potato stocks from the previous year, with 2.3% less at the end of January 2021, primarily due to increased consumption and the closure of restaurants and processing facilities.

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The most recent bulletin of the Interprofessional de la Potato in France reviews the situation of the “stock” of this product that, in the last days of February and the beginning of March, in the main countries of the European Union. Czech Republic Stocks of satisfactory quality are practically no longer available. The increase in imports is expected in March. The price of Czech washed potatoes is around € 0.22 - € 0.23 / kg. Opportunities are limited: restaurants are still closed (since mid-October), most schools are also closed (except for the first two grades of primary school and special schools). Company canteens are also affected, office employees are partly teleworking. Romania The partial and total closure of the Horeca channel has resulted in a drop in consumption. Local stocks are almost out of stock and in terms of quality, the remaining stocks do not meet the requirements of the distributors. Mass imports started at the end of December and have remained stable. Spain ...

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