South Africa: Potato Prices Fall More Than 23% as Heavy Supplies Meet Weak Demand
The average price dropped to R63.46 per 10 kg bag, with large stocks and heat-related quality issues weighing on the market.
Font primària: Potato News Today, 22 October 2026.
South African potato prices have fallen more than 23%, averaging R63.46 per 10 kg bag, as high market arrivals met weak consumer purchasing power, Potato News Today reported on 22 October 2026, citing AMT analyst Conce Moraba.
Large stocks and heat-related quality issues contributed to the decline; the tomato market is similarly affected, with prices down 40%.
