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US potato exports show a continued signs of recovery

Fresh Common Potato
United States
Published May 26, 2022

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During the first three quarters of the marketing year (July 2021-March 2022), overall U.S. potato and potato product exports increased from the same period one year earlier. From July 2021 to March 2022, U.S. frozen potato exports increased by nearly 3% in volume and 6% in value. Major increases for frozen shipments occurred in Canada with a 42% growth, the Philippines with a 25% growth, and Myanmar with a 13% growth. Central America, Mexico, Japan, and Vietnam also saw increases during the nine months. These increases are a great sign of recovery in the international food service sector. While frozen exports were up overall, there were significant declines in shipments to Thailand by -36%, Malaysia by -15%, and Saudi Arabia by -20%. These, and other markets, are still suffering from unstable supply and shipping issues. This is particularly true for Asian markets, where shipping times are much longer. Many international restaurant chains are looking to source frozen products from other origins to ensure a consistent supply.

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During the first three quarters of the marketing year (July 2021-March 2022), overall U.S. potato and potato product exports increased from the same period one year earlier. From July 2021 to March 2022, U.S. frozen potato exports increased by nearly 3% in volume and 6% in value. Major increases for frozen shipments occurred in Canada with a 42% growth, the Philippines with a 25% growth, and Myanmar with a 13% growth. Central America, Mexico, Japan, and Vietnam also saw increases during the nine months. These increases are a great sign of recovery in the international foodservice sector. While frozen exports were up overall, there were significant declines in shipments to Thailand by -36%, Malaysia by -15%, and Saudi Arabia by -20%. These, and other markets, are still suffering from unstable supply and shipping issues. This is particularly true for Asian markets, where shipping times are much longer. Many international restaurant chains are looking to source frozen products from ...
Source: Argenpapa
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