In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, producer prices for table potatoes have experienced increases of up to 5 EUR/dt by various market participants, reaching a broad range of 30 to 39 EUR/dt across all varieties. The recent surge in sales figures for packing companies was attributed to farmers' protests, leading to an early supply of packaged goods to food markets. On the day of the demonstration (January 8th), no packaged food products were delivered, and retail chains' central warehouses are expected to be on strike, further impacting deliveries. Peeled potatoes were transported early to ensure kitchen supplies, and prices for raw and steamed peeled potatoes remain unchanged. However, occasional price increases are anticipated in early February.
In Brandenburg, producer prices on the table potato market have seen a significant increase, with up to 40 EUR/dt paid for high-quality tubers. Prices for waxy varieties range from 30 to 40 EUR/dt, while floury and waxy varieties are valued between 34 and 40 EUR/dt. Table potato demand is described as calm, and due to farmers' protests, food markets were supplied with packaged goods ahead of schedule. Peeled and steamed tubers were also delivered early, with prices for peeled potatoes remaining stable. Price increases are expected in the peeled potato market in the coming weeks.
Saxony witnessed a 5 EUR/dt increase in producer prices for table potatoes at the beginning of the week. Packers now pay 34 to 40 EUR/dt for predominantly waxy tubers and 34 to 43 EUR/dt for other varieties. Peeled potato prices remain unchanged, but medium-term increases are anticipated. The ongoing severe frosts, reaching minus 8 degrees, are limiting current potato supply.
Saxony-Anhalt has seen producer prices for table potatoes increase by up to EUR 6/t, reaching up to 40 EUR/t for all three varieties. Predominantly waxy goods are priced at 34.5 EUR/dt, while floury and waxy table potatoes are at 36 EUR/dt on average. Farmers' protests led to disruptions in traffic, prompting large packing companies and mail-order firms to halt shipping. Smaller packing companies managed to supply markets with some restrictions. Peeled potato prices remain stable, with announced price increases.
In Thuringia, potato sales have dropped significantly after the holidays, and deliveries were impacted by farmers' demonstrations. Producer prices for table potatoes have increased to a range of 30 to 40 EUR/dt for all three variety groups. Some packing companies refrained from delivering goods on Monday due to expected traffic disruptions, prompting early deliveries of packaged goods to food markets. Some mail-order companies have suspended deliveries for the entire week. Producer prices for table potatoes have risen significantly, while prices for peeled potatoes remain unchanged.