A recent study shows that the Netherlands has a small market share in the import market for seed potatoes, while it is the most important European source of potatoes during the import season.
The research points to the risk that Dutch growers in Senegal will miss the boat, now that the import season is shrinking and major steps are being taken in the country to improve the quality of potato cultivation and to introduce local seed potato propagation. The question is how the Dutch sector can maintain a market share by playing a greater role in African potato cultivation. The most obvious option seems to be a more intensive cooperation with Senegalese growers from Africa.
Agro Senegal, digital trade and investment mission, April 14-17
The total of seven market studies and five business cases relating to different agricultural segments are central to a digital agricultural trade and investment mission, April 14-17, 2021. Costs for participation amount to € 250. The mission focuses on companies and
knowledge institutions active in the sustainable cultivation, supply, processing and trade. Importers, exporters and potential investors will have three days of workshops, in-depth sessions, round tables and matchmaking. For the latter, one can use the services of experienced matchmakers in Senegal and the Netherlands who offer individual assistance in establishing lasting contacts with Senegalese business partners. A specially designed digital platform has also been set up for this.
You can register viahttps://virtual-mission-agro-senegal.b2match.io/
The above-mentioned market study (Senegal Agricultural Value Chain Study) was commissioned by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).
