The supply of Hungarian grown potatoes has run out

Published 2023년 2월 14일

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The stock of domestically grown potatoes in Hungary has run out and experts predict that locally grown potatoes may not be available until the end of May or beginning of June due to weather conditions. In the meantime, imported potatoes from countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands are being brought in to meet demand. However, if the official price for these imported potatoes remains, it will cause significant losses for traders, although there is no expected shortage.
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The experts were not wrong when they said earlier that the stock of domestically grown potatoes would run out within the foreseeable future. At the beginning of February, the devastating prognosis came true. But will there be enough potatoes from abroad if the price cap remains, causing losses to traders? (Photo: Pixabay) The experts of the National Potato Product Council already predicted the end of domestically grown potatoes by January, but after hearing the news, the demand dropped, so the last shipments did not reach the stores until the beginning of February. The Agricultural Sector asked the OBTT what to expect until there is another Hungarian harvest. Although traders already started bringing in the expected amount of imported potatoes in December, if this product remains at the official price, there may even be a problem with the supply, as this causes a significant loss on the traders' side. It is certain that we do not have to expect a shortage, as a significant amount ...
Source: Trademagazin

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