European Processing Potatoes Prices Remain Firm Throughout Europe

Prices for potatoes that can be delivered in the processing industry remain firm throughout Europe, with some slight rises. In the same manner as last year, growers are hopeful that the gradual increase in values will continue.

“In the U.K. wet weather is hampering early plantings. For chipping varieties, the last two weeks are traditionally the quietest weeks of the year, and this year has been no exception. Growers are looking to clear samples where keeping quality and particularly fry color are starting to deteriorate but overall, values remain unchanged,” according to the latest IFA potato experts report.

In Ireland, potato demand continues to pick up slowly which is typical for this time of the year. Good demand is reported for peeling material as restaurant trade picked up after a slow period in January.

“Prices are stable and supply should be balanced for the remainder of the season. Growers are now planning for the upcoming season and once again the issue of rising production costs is a topic which is all too familiar for growers,” the IFA potato experts concluded.