Grade 1 White Packing Potatoes EXW England Price Up Two Digits

On the 9th of May 2023, the Mintec Benchmark Price for Grade 1 White Packing Potatoes EXW England reached GBP330/mt, up 22% month on month (m-o-m).

Prices have recently risen due to concerns that planting delays caused by excessive rain could delay the arrival of the early crop, putting extra pressure on limited free-buy supplies.

The price increase for white packing potatoes has not affected Maris Piper prices as much; on May 9, 2023, the Mintec Benchmark Prices for Grade 1 Packing Maris Piper EXW England were estimated at GBP300/mt, which is GBP30/mt less than the price for packing white potatoes.

“Traditionally, packing Maris Piper would be priced at a premium over white potatoes. However, according to market sources, supermarkets expanded the proportion of Maris Piper bought under contract this season, reducing demand for free-buy supplies and weighing on prices. As a result, growers have reportedly been selling Maris Piper as packing whites, as the traditional premium associated with the variety has not materialized this season,” the Mintec experts explained.