The sweet potato is becoming a global vegetable

In the Netherlands, supply from Egypt is decreasing as smaller exporters switch to other products, resulting in a more stable market. Spain and Portugal are also facing quality problems due to dry summers. The United States, on the other hand, is experiencing high domestic prices, resulting in limited export demand. The sweet potato season is in full swing in Belgium thanks to ideal weather conditions, although it remains a minor player internationally. In Germany, there is a stable demand for Spanish sweet potatoes, especially large-caliber ones. Home cultivation is gaining momentum. In Italy, sweet potatoes are becoming more and more popular, they are grown both in the north and in the south. Meanwhile, North America is seeing a drop in sweet potato supply, with reduced acreage linked to rising production costs and increased competition from countries such as Egypt, affecting prices and export demand. Netherlands: Sweet potato supply from Egypt shrinks, US expensive due to good ...