Netherlands: More seed potatoes to overseas destinations

Published Jan 21, 2023

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The Dutch Potato Organization (NAO) has reported a significant increase in the export of seed potatoes, with over 45,000 tonnes more than last year. This surge is primarily due to strong overseas sales to Asian and African countries, especially Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco, and Sudan. Exports to Asia saw a rise of 29,000 tons, reaching over 116,000 tons, while African countries received 191,000 tons, marking an increase of about 18,000 tons compared to the previous marketing season. However, exports to European Union countries, including Germany and Italy, have decreased by 7,000 tonnes compared to last year, resulting in a hesitant start to the export season within the EU.

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That is more than 45,000 tonnes more than last year and also clearly more than the multi-year average at the same time in the export season. This is evident from the provisional export figures of the Dutch Potato Organization (NAO). The good export results for seed potatoes from the 2022 harvest are mainly due to overseas sales to Asian and African destinations. More than 116,000 tons of seed potatoes were shipped to Asia this season, which is 29,000 tons more than last year. Important export countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon all bought larger volumes. Increase in exports to Morocco and Sudan With 191,000 tons, exports to African countries are about 18,000 tons ahead of the 2021-2022 marketing season. The largest buyer remains Algeria with a purchase volume of 89,500 tonnes, which is 4,000 tonnes more than last year. Also noteworthy is the increase in exports to Morocco and Sudan. Compared to Asia and Africa, the export of Dutch seed potatoes to ...

Source: Nieuwe Oogst