Potato prices in the UK are falling due to low demand and concerns about the risk of drought.

2025-05-26 00:00

Market participants in the UK potato sector are currently dealing with two main challenges: decreased demand for packing potatoes and the looming threat of a drought that could impact the crop yields for the 2025/26 Marketing Year if it occurs. The potato trade in the UK continues to be sluggish, with an abundance of supply and low demand.

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