Netherlands: NEPG expects 23 million tons of potatoes

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Netherlands

Published Sep 12, 2023

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Despite challenging growing conditions, the potato harvest this season is expected to be 1.3 million tons higher than in 2022, bringing production to a comparable level as in 2021. However, the presence of phytophthora, a potato disease, in the Netherlands may affect the overall yield. This situation has led to an increased processing requirement for processors in Western Europe, as production in other regions has been disappointing, and global demand for processed potato products is expected to continue growing.

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Despite the difficult growing conditions, 1.3 million tons more potatoes are expected this season than in 2022. Production will then be at a comparable level to 2021. Text continues below graph “The harvest in France and Belgium is not too bad. But things may turn out differently in the Netherlands, because the phytophthora pressure is higher there," says Bert Timmermans, board member of the NEPG. “The big question is how much failure will result from this. The first batches are already going to the digester.” The NEPG estimates the potato area for the four most important potato countries (Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands) at 518,873 hectares. That is an increase of 2.5% compared to last season. Compared to the five-year average, the potato area has increased by 2.1%. The Dutch area is estimated at 75,484 hectares. That is a shrinkage of 1.5%. The most potatoes are grown in Germany (189,810 hectares), followed by France (156,940 hectares) and Belgium (96,639 hectares). ...

Source: Boerderij