Tridge summary
As of mid-November, Belgium's potato production is estimated at 3.27 million tonnes, which is 2% above the five-year average but slightly below last year's figures due to a decrease from 4.43 million tonnes to 4.31 million tonnes. Sales have been slower, with only 1.04 million tonnes sold by mid-November, marking a significant drop compared to previous years. However, the quantity of delivered contract potatoes has increased by 21% over the five-year average, resulting in a larger proportion of free potatoes in storage, about one third, compared to last year and the five-year average.
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Original content
The total quantity of Belgian potatoes on the reference date of 15 November is estimated at 3.27 million tonnes. The potato stock is 2 percent higher than the five-year average, but slightly lower than last year. The lower stock, compared to the stock after the 2023 harvest, is a result of a decrease in total potato production. This went from 4.43 million tonnes to 4.31 million tonnes. In addition, sales are slightly slower than in previous years, Viaverda reports. Up to and including mid-November, Belgian potato growers sold 1.04 million tonnes of potatoes, which is considerably less than in previous years. A striking feature of the sales figures is that the quantity of delivered ...
Source: Nieuwe Oogst
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