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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

News|Published: Today 11:37 AM CET

Cautious recovery for European fries exports

Exports of fries from the EU-5 are no longer falling further, but are showing recovery. However, there are major differences between countries. France in particular continues to perform above average and succeeds in placing large volumes. However, the price is falling further, according to the latest figures. Read more about sales and price.

News|Published: Jul 13, 2026

Agristo factory costs double, opening delayed by one year

Not in 2028, but in 2029 the Belgian Agristo will produce fries in its new factory in Grand Forks, North Dakota. At the beginning of July construction officially started on a brand-new production facility. The costs will be far higher than previously thought.

News|Published: Jul 8, 2026

Record seed potato area in Germany broken again

The seed potato area in Germany has increased again, setting a new record. One variety in particular has grown strongly in area. The area of organic seed potatoes is shrinking considerably again.

News|Published: Jul 6, 2026

US potato acreage declines more than expected

According to the USDA, potato acreage in the United States is declining faster than the sector had previously estimated. In eight states, fewer potatoes are being grown this year. Processing potatoes, somewhat surprisingly, are not the biggest decliner. Other segments are shrinking the most. Read more about the acreage decline.

Analysis|Published: Jun 23, 2026

Heat takes the edge off Europe’s fine crops

High temperatures and persistent drought are leaving their mark on winter grains. For the spring crops the situation is not yet critical, but with the extreme temperatures visible at the end of June that will probably change quickly. That is the conclusion in the JRC MARS report for June. In this article the main highlights.

News|Published: Jun 23, 2026

Exports pick up as fries prices fall sharply

Frozen fries from Europe have reached their lowest price level in 3.5 years. That also means more fries are being exported by the five main countries. Exports to the Middle East show a mixed picture. Read more about fries exports.

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