The sweet potato is becoming a global vegetable

Published Oct 28, 2023

Tridge summary

The Netherlands is experiencing a decrease in sweet potato supply from Egypt, as smaller exporters switch to other products, resulting in a more stable market. Belgium is seeing a increase in local production of sweet potatoes thanks to ideal weather conditions, but it remains a minor player in the international market. Germany has a high demand for large-caliber Spanish sweet potatoes and home cultivation is gaining momentum. On the other hand, the United States is experiencing high domestic prices, leading to limited export demand, while Italy is seeing an increase in popularity and production of sweet potatoes both in the north and south of the country. In the UK, imports of sweet potatoes will depend on market demand and the first arrivals are not expected until early December.
Disclaimer:The above summary was generated by Tridge's proprietary AI model for informational purposes.

Original content

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 ...

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