Lidl Germany will cut potato prices from next week in an effort to move domestic stock after a strong harvest left farmers with full storage and sharply lower producer prices.
Per-capita consumption reached 63.5kg in 2023/24, but growers are still struggling to shift this year’s crop. Many farms are holding more volume than planned because of the overproduction.
Price Moves Start From €1.89
Lidl will temporarily reduce prices on all German potatoes nationwide.
Three-kilogram packs will start from €1.89, while Bioland-certified table potatoes will start from €1.99.
Potatoes will also be placed in more visible positions across stores to lift sales and ease pressure on storage. The retailer says the cuts are made possible by lowering margins for a short period.
From 24 November, Lidl and its packaging partners will add a 10-kilogram bag. For every bag sold, 20 cents will go directly to participating farmers. The promotion will run until further notice.
Lidl expects almost all of its potato supply in 2026 to come from German growers because of this year’s strong harvest.
Why It Matters
Germany’s potato glut is already pushing producer prices down.
Lidl’s price cut gives farmers faster movement of stored volumes, while the new 10kg bag provides extra income without changing retail shelf prices.
For shoppers, the lower Lidl Germany potato prices arrive at the start of winter demand, which should help stabilise the market.
Editor’s Note
This story is based entirely on Lidl Germany’s corporate update published on 18 November 2025. All information is taken directly from the official release, with no added quotes or paraphrasing.
