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Potato Market Report 22nd January

Retail demand and home consumption has been slightly subdued since the holiday period, but this should begin to pick up. There should not be downward pressure on markets as yields are average and stocks should not be in excess following last years shortages. The availability of seed potato for the upcoming season is a concern. 

Across Europe, the export market is coming back to life after the holiday season with good demand from Spain for Agria. Demand is slow to improve after the holiday. Prices are holding but more growers appear to be looking for movement. Factories are clearing contracts as a priority but there is also demand for free buy for immediate movement and to secure supplies for the coming months. Growers now have more confidence in the market and are looking for higher prices.

  LowHighAverage
Rooster box €600€700€650
Rooster 10kg €7€8€7.50
Chipping Markies (25kg)€13€15€14
Kerr Pinks 10kg €8€9€8.50

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