Overview
- Lidl says it has reduced prices on all German table potatoes, with examples including 3 kg for €1.89, 5 kg for €2.99 and 2 kg Bioland packs for €1.99, citing a temporary waiver of its own margin.
- The discounter is introducing 10‑kilogram sacks of German potatoes and will pay 20 cents per sack directly to participating farmers to help clear full stores.
- Experts report producers are receiving roughly €10 per 100 kilograms, yet many retail packs still price out above €1.50 per kilogram outside promotions, fueling consumer complaints online.
- Germany harvested about 12.7 million tonnes in 2024 and industry sources say 2025 brought the biggest crop in decades, expanding supply as storage, sorting and logistics costs keep shelf prices from tracking farmgate declines.
- Analysts and a recent report highlight concentrated market power at major chains and call for more pricing transparency, while surplus tubers are in some cases diverted to animal feed or biogas due to limited substitutability across potato types.