Catastrophe in Poland: they don't know what to do with potatoes. Prices have fallen to ridiculous levels
There is also a surplus of potatoes in Germany.
There is twice as much potatoes in Polish warehouses as a year ago. The harvest exceeded 7 million tons, and yet imports did not stop. As a result, prices sharply dropped — from 80 groszy per kg to 20 groszy (in Belarusian currency, this is from 63 to 16 kopecks), writes Onet.
According to farmers, the cause of this situation, in addition to the unexpected harvest, is also competition from foreign producers, as the problem affects not only Poland. It is estimated that the surplus of potatoes in the EU now exceeds 3.3 million tons. Simultaneously, a drop in exports and market saturation have led to a fall in prices.
The situation in Poland is also affected by Germany, where the potato surplus is also significant.
Potato producers say that the problem is exacerbated by limited warehouse infrastructure. The lack of long-term storage capabilities forces them to quickly sell off surpluses, often at prices below production cost.
The Polish Ministry of Agriculture is now looking for ways to help farmers, exploring where potatoes can still be utilized, and urging consumers to buy local produce. Stores have even introduced new categories of potatoes to sell smaller ones.
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