Dutch export potato prices up sharply as European heat cuts supply

Export prices for Dutch potatoes rose to €25–28/100 kg in early August 2026, driven by tightening supply and heat-related crop losses across Western Europe.

Dutch potato prices for processing surged in early August, with PotatoNL quoting most major French fry varieties at €15–23/100 kg, up from €10–15/100 kg the previous week. The lower end of the price range increased by €5, and the upper end by €8 per 100 kg. Prices for the Agria, Markies, and Victoria varieties (Verse Frites group) jumped to €17–25/100 kg, compared to €10–20/100 kg a week earlier and €5–18/100 kg two weeks ago. Regular Frites varieties, including Fontane and Ramos, also saw prices climb to €15–23/100 kg from €10–15/100 kg week-on-week. Potatoes from the new Dutch harvest were traded at €20–25/100 kg, up from €18.5–22.5/100 kg the previous week.

Export potatoes from the Netherlands, specifically field potatoes over 40 mm diameter, reached €25–28/100 kg in early August. This marks a notable increase, with no recorded export transactions for this category in the previous week. The rapid price escalation reflects growing concern over limited availability for export markets, including Germany, Belgium, and Poland.

In Belgium, the Flemish Agricultural and Fisheries Agency reported that heat and low soil moisture are causing an estimated 20% yield loss in potatoes. The FAO highlights the east of Belgium as particularly affected by drought, further reducing summer crop output. France is also facing heatwaves and soil dryness, impacting vegetable and potato yields in the west, according to FAO assessments.

In Germany, the southwest is experiencing strong heat stress on already dry soils, with the FAO and the German Farmers' Association warning of significant yield reductions in summer crops. This regional supply pressure is pushing up demand for imported potatoes and processed products from the Netherlands and Belgium, affecting price trends across the region.

These Western European supply shortages and price increases are expected to influence potato import costs in Poland and other Central European markets, where Dutch and Belgian exporters are key suppliers.

Material prepared by the editorial team of fresh-market.info, editor Artur Spiker · Illustrative image generated by AI