PotatoNL quotations continue to rise as drought slows early potato growth

PotatoNL reported higher potato quotations this week as drought slowed early potato growth and tightened supplies on the physical market.

August 03, 2026

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Sterke Erven

The price jump in quotations on the effective potato market seems to be continuing. PotatoNL reports in its weekly update that it expects the drought in Europe to continue in the coming weeks. "Now that it is clear that the growth and yield of early potatoes are being slowed down, the connection with the new harvest has become a market sentiment factor."

The fact that processors and traders are looking for suitable batches is reflected in a significant increase in quotations. According to PotatoNL, the effective market is looking for a new balance.

PotatoNL quotations show significant price increases

Fritesfit cat. 1 increased by EUR 4.00 to EUR 10.00–15.00. Also in cat. 2 and Fresh Fries, there was an increase of EUR 3.50 to EUR 4.50, bringing quotations to EUR 12.00–20.00. Fast Food rose by EUR 3.50 to EUR 15.00, and the remaining listing of Regular Frites made the biggest leap: from EUR 7.75 to EUR 10.00–15.00. This makes the end of the old harvest appear to deliver the best prices of the 2025–2026 season.

The first transactions on PotatoNL also took place for the new harvest in a price range of EUR 18.50 to EUR 22.50. However, one lot of Alegria was also sold on the platform for EUR 25.00.