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Niels van der Boom

Market Reporter Potatoes

Niels van der Boom is a senior market analyst at DCA Market Intelligence, focusing on the global potato processing market. He shares insights in the export markets of frozen potato products, European potato production and business developments of processors.

He analyses trade figures, tracks market developments, price movements and supply chain trends. These insights help growers, traders and processors make smarter, data-driven solutions. Niels combines data analysis with practical market knowledge, covering everything from planting intentions and growing trends to harvest forecasts, trade patterns and developments.

With his market intelligence, Niels helps potato professionals plan ahead in a rapidly developing and dynamic global potato sector.

Discover Niels’ latest insights, reports, and analyses, or connect with him on LinkedIn for updates on the global potato industry.


Latest insights

Analysis|Published: Nov 25, 2025

Pressure remains on European fry prices, but nothing dramatic

French fry export figures for the EU-27 countries were under pressure in August and September of this year. A reduction of 5% is in line with the downturn for a twelve-month period. It’s not dramatically lower but enough to bring markets into turmoil.

News|Published: Nov 17, 2025

French process almost no free potatoes

Potato processors in France have processed 9% more potatoes so far this season compared to the same period last year. A significantly larger amount of potatoes was also imported. This amounts to 25,000 tons, which is quite remarkable.

Analysis|Published: Nov 17, 2025

Island market UK takes its own course in turbulent times

The United Kingdom has a completely unique potato market that is separate from the European mainland. Nevertheless, the country is not entirely insensitive to the situation in the EU-4, but prices are expected to remain stable for the time being. European exporters can draw hope from a large demand for fries.

News|Published: Nov 10, 2025

Foreign fries no longer welcome as China ramps up export pace

China saw record volumes of deep frozen French fries exported in August and September of this year. Total export levels for a twelve month period continue to be more than doubled compared to the previous period. This also means that the country has changed its role from a net importer to a net exporter, with import levels diminishing.

Analysis|Published: Nov 7, 2025

Egyptian exporters optimistic in a crowded market

Egypt had a good potato harvest in the 2024-2025 season. Part of it finds its way as table potatoes to Europe. The export of fries also shows good numbers from the country. There is a positive mood in the Egyptian potato sector that is focused on growth. Due to a crowded market, the question remains whether ambitions will be fulfilled.

News|Published: Nov 3, 2025

Frozen Fries Index is mimicking the potato price

Both the price level for raw potatoes and that of frozen fries, in the DCA Frozen Fries Index, remained flat during week 44. This has everything to do with a complete lack of demand and oversupply of the market.

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