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Potato market in Ukraine: shortages, price hikes, and forecasts

Potato yields in Ukraine have significantly decreased this year, dropping from 35 to 60 tons/ha to just 15–25 tons/ha, resulting in a product shortage. Western regions, including Lviv and Volyn, have reported better results, but their output is insufficient to meet the country's needs.

The main reasons behind this situation are a cold spring, a dry autumn, and a lack of modern storage facilities, making it difficult to preserve the harvest. Energy shortages and rising costs of materials have further strained the market.

Experts note that the deficit of high-quality potatoes has led to a 90% increase in imports compared to 2023. The main suppliers are Poland and other European countries. Potato prices have reached 0.50 EUR/kg and may rise to 1.37 EUR/kg by April due to import dependency and logistical expenses.

Igor Shkurko, director of "Chernihivelitkartoplya," predicts that prices could reach 0.69 EUR/kg by February 2025. At the same time, experts warn that lower-quality products may dominate the market due to the current shortage.

One possible solution to stabilize the market is improving storage infrastructure. However, according to Serhiy Rybalko, Ukraine lacks facilities for over 1.5 million tons of potatoes. Additionally, energy disruptions complicate the operation of existing storage units.

The potato market remains volatile, and consumers should prepare for further price increases. Stabilizing the market will require investments in irrigation technology, better storage facilities, and solutions to energy challenges.

Source: kurkul.com

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