“Prices for processing varieties will not fluctuate much till spring”
“Good prices are currently given on the potato market, and I do not expect that will change soon. The high prices could persist until spring for industry strains in particular.”
“It might be different for the fresh market, but the price for processing varieties will probably not decrease soon. You often see prices on the fresh market that are higher than those on the industry market, but demand on the fresh market is very low right now. Consumption strains for the fresh market are currently selling cheaper.” Jan van Luchene, Bruwier Potatoes said.
He went on to say that this was due to a number of factors.
“First of all, demand is low, and besides, the strains concerned are meant just for the fresh market, and not the industry market. Demand from industry is somewhat better, but before potato farmers can supply that market, they first have to make sure they can meet all of their contractual volumes.”
Luchene noted that he does not see anything changing until at least Spring, if even then.
“I do not see the market changing until then. Imagine if we have a late spring, we will certainly keep those 25 euro at least. It could possible even increase. If we have a regular planting date, it will be more difficult to predict. I would not feel comfortable saying it will all be all right.”
