With colder evening temperatures in the last week, consumer demand and retail sales have been stronger than anticipated. The overall food service sector has also been solid in recent weeks, with demand for potatoes remaining strong. Some negative sentiment from some processing sector potato buyers in the first 2 months of 2025 has reversed in recent weeks, with steady demand for peeling potatoes reported. Growers who have potatoes in storage are now facing into rising storage cost as temperature rise in the coming weeks and refrigeration costs will increase. These growers will be looking to recoup this extra storage cost from packers and processors.
The excellent sowing conditions continued throughout the country last week and planting is well on track for all potato types. The conditions are the complete opposite of the situation 12 months ago when land was largely unworkable due to wet weather.
| Low | High | Average | |
| Rooster box | €550 | €650 | €600 |
| Rooster 10kg | €7 | €8 | €7.50 |
| Chipping Markies (25kg) | €12 | €14 | €13 |
| Kerr Pinks 10kg | €8 | €9 | €8.50 |
