The Egyptian potato season is marked by abundant production. Demand was slow at the start of the season, in January, but picked up later in March in several markets.
Mohammed Hassan, Export Manager of the Plantix Group, comments: "The start of the season was not good, especially in European markets. We noticed a slower than ususal demand."
"The situation changed in March with a pick-up in demand in many parts of the world. Our exports to countries like Greece and Italy are currently dynamic, as well as in African markets," Hassan continues.
In March, Egyptian exporters indicated that buyers in other countries have increased their orders for Egyptian potatoes, such as Russia, which is experiencing domestic supply problems, or the United Kingdom, since one of its traditional sources, Cyprus, suffered losses of potatoes due to the frost.
This was reflected in prices. Because of the abundance of production, the season began with lower prices than last season, and improved thereafter, without exceeding the price threshold of the 2024 season, according to Hassan.
"We're still struggling to export to key markets. In Spain, for example, the volumes we manage to send are very low compared to last season due to restrictions," Hassan adds.
The Egyptian potato season typically continues until June, with exports extended until October thanks to cold storage.
For more information:
Mohamed Hassan
Plantix
Tel +20 1062839734