Overview of the world sweet potato market

The global market for sweet potatoes continues to expand as interest in the product increases worldwide. 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 experiencing quality problems due to a dry summer. In the United States, prices on the local market are high, leading to limited export demand. In Belgium, the sweet potato season is flourishing thanks to ideal weather conditions, although it remains a smaller player internationally. In Germany there is a stable demand for Spanish sweet potatoes, especially for large sizes. Domestic cultivation is gaining momentum. Sweet potatoes are becoming increasingly popular in Italy, with production in both the north and south. There is increasing demand in France, mainly due to the colder weather. Meanwhile, in North America, there has been a decline in sweet potato supplies, with reduced acreage attributed to rising production costs ...