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World potato markets: An overview
Globally, potato production reached a record high in 2023, with 383.1 million tonnes produced across 150 countries. However, despite this growth, potatoes continue to lag other major crops in popularity.…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first five weeks of 2025 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes during the first four weeks of 2025 showed a notable downward trajectory, with week five’s price decreasing by 16% relative to week four. As…
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The European Union (EU) potato harvest saw mixed results. The Dutch potato crop reached 3.598 million tonnes, marking a 6.5% increase over the previous year due to higher yields and…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 44 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 44 weeks of 2024 reflected a notable upward trend, with week 44 prices increasing by 4% compared to week 43. Figure…
Read MoreWorld potato markets in review: June to August 2024
Average potato yields in the European Union (EU) remained stable at 35.1 t/ha, slightly below the five-year average. Denmark recorded the highest yield (44 t/ha), followed by Germany at 41.1…
Read MoreSouth African potato exports to Europe
Potato production in the Northern Hemisphere faces challenges due to changing consumer requirements, weather patterns and pressure on crop protection strategies. In collaboration with the European Union (EU) funded Economic…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 39 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 39 weeks of 2024 reflected an upward trend, similar to the first 39 weeks of 2023, with the average weekly price…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 22 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 22 weeks of 2024 reflected an overall downward trend for most of the period, which is the opposite of the 2023…
Read MoreWorld potato markets at a glance
The United States (US) experienced its best month for frozen fry exports in the past 16 months during March. It also proved to be a strong month for US fry…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 14 weeks of 2024 at fresh produce markets
The average weekly price of potatoes in the first 14 weeks of 2024 reflected a general downward trend for most of this period. Price increases were, however, observed in weeks…
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