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News on Potato Prices


Export value increases for all US potato types from July – Dec. 2022
March 19, 2023
With international markets across the globe showing solid signs of recovery, it’s no surprise that the value of U.S. potato exports was up for all potato types July – Dec. 2022, compared with the same six months in 2021.

The harvest of early potatoes in Uzbekistan is being delayed – imports will rise sharply
March 11, 2023
EastFruit analysts have repeatedly paid attention to the grave consequences of abnormally cold weather in Uzbekistan in January.

Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in five years
February 27, 2023
In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years.

La patata española se lanza a la conquista de Francia y de Europa
February 04, 2023
El sector de la patata mira al 2023 con ilusión, ante el despegue que está viviendo, con buenos precios, concentraciones empresariales y un creciente interés en Europa, gracias a la calidad del producto, que destaca tanto para freír, como guarnición o como aperitivo en bolsa.

Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022
February 02, 2023
Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.

NEPG provides an update on the potato situation in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany: more potatoes needed!
January 30, 2023
The North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) report on the potato market in the NEPG zone (France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany)

Farmers outraged as Sainsbury’s sells potatoes for 'less than the cost of production'
January 06, 2023
Farmers have been left outraged as Sainsbury’s, among other UK supermarkets, discounted the price of potatoes in the run-up to Christmas to 'less than the cost of production'.

Potato cooperative Agrico realizes record sales in an improving market
December 20, 2022
Potato Cooperative Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2021/2022 were explained, and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.

Export of potatoes for processing from India up over 40% YOY
December 12, 2022
Export data show that from January to September 2022, India exported about 153,000 tons of fresh or refrigerated potatoes suitable for the production of potato chips, an increase of 42% compared to last year.

Pakistan has become the top exporter of potatoes to Uzbekistan
December 05, 2022
According to the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan imported 404100 tonnes of potatoes worth USD 65.9 million from 16 countries in January-October 2022.