Industry Information
South 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…
Read MoreWorld potato markets: Record global potato crops recorded
The potato industry has reached new heights in global production, with 2022 witnessing a record 374.8 million tonnes which represents a 0.3% increase from the previous year. This remarkable achievement,…
Read MoreMarkmonitor: Die eerste vyf weke van 2024 op varsproduktemarkte
Die 2023-kalenderjaar het afgeskop met rekordpryse wat hoër as die vorige drie jaar s’n was. Aan die begin van 2024 het die prentjie homself herhaal – aartappels het weereens met…
Read MoreWorld potato markets at the end of 2023
In August 2023, North American potato supplies were increasing, and the United States (US) experienced the second-largest monthly volume of fry exports. Despite an almost 3% dip in retail sales…
Read MoreMarket monitor: The first 46 weeks of 2023 at fresh produce markets
Until week 39 of 2023, prices on the country’s fresh produce markets (FPMs) had consistently been on the rise, reaching unprecedented highs. Subsequently, a phase of stabilisation followed, characterised by…
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