Home > Import & Export Import & Export We buy potatoes from France, Holland, Belgium, Cyprus, Majorca, Israel and Egypt. We have worked with many of our overseas growers for over 30 years; these long standing relationships have been built through the generations. We buy from different countries depending on the market needs in the UK. From France, Holland and Belgium, we purchase good skin finish varieties such as Melody for the retail sector, when UK supplies are short. We also buy salad and chipping varieties when UK supplies have been exhausted, from these countries. We can collect or have potatoes delivered from Europe the next day. Potatoes shipped by sea take approximately 1 week. From Cyprus we purchase Spunta which are available when they are “best in season”. This variety is very popular with the wholesale markets. From Majorca we purchase Maris Peer which are seasonal and again are very popular with the wholesale markets. From Israel and Egypt we purchase salad varieties, organics and Maris Piper which are packed for our retail customers. Potatoes grown in these warmer climates have super irrigation systems in place. From Europe the potatoes are shipped by truck. Potatoes from further afield, such as Israel, are transported by sea in temperature controlled containers. Exporting our Potatoes We export potatoes suitable for retailers (those with good washing quality). These potatoes are exported to countries where there may be a shortage of stock. For Europe, all potatoes are shipped in 1 tonne jumbo bags and go by road. The Canary Islands, Middle Eastern and Asian countries have their potatoes packed in 20kg – 25kg paper sacks and hessian bags. They are then shipped in temperature controlled containers. Exports to Europe are driven by shortages. Other countries such as the Canary Islands don’t have the quality required and so buy from the UK. The most common varieties that we ship overseas are the same varieties used by our UK retailers, including Melody, Estima, Orchestra and Marfona. Don't miss out, subscribe to our mailing list Subscribe Head Office Bentworth, Lees Lane, Newton, Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 4LL Tel: 01625 532 511 Fax: 01625 536 092 Pre Pack Division West End Road, Epworth Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN9 1LB Tel: 01724 711 222 Fax: 01724 710 470 Links Privacy Policy Modern Slavery Terms Supporting Charities Careers Follow Us © E.Park & Sons 2020. E.Park & Sons Ltd is a Limited Company registered in England with registered number 1043787. The registered office of the Company is: Lees Lane, Newton, Adlington, Macclesfield, SK10 4LL Website by browndog.agency We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy